Odyssey Chapters 6-7 Review

What did Circe advise Odysseus to do before approaching the Sirens?

• Sing a louder song

• Stop up his ears

• Sail faster

• Turn back

Answer explanation

Circe advised Odysseus to stop up his ears with beeswax to prevent him from hearing the Sirens' enchanting song, which lured sailors to their doom. This strategy was crucial for safely navigating past the Sirens.

What did Odysseus do with the wax after using it on his men?

• Threw it away

• Used it on himself

• Gave it to Circe

• Melted it

Answer explanation

Odysseus used the wax on himself after applying it to his men to protect his own ears from the Sirens' song, ensuring he could safely navigate past them.

What did Polites refuse to do despite the Sirens' song?

• Jump into the water

• Row past the island

• Lift his eyes from the deck

• Sing along with the Sirens

Answer explanation

Polites, despite being tempted by the Sirens' enchanting song, refused to lift his eyes from the deck. This shows his determination to resist their allure and stay focused on his duties.

What was the noise like distant thunder actually caused by?

• A storm

• A waterfall

• The Clashing Rocks

• A giant wave

Answer explanation

The noise resembling distant thunder was actually caused by the Clashing Rocks, which create a rumbling sound similar to thunder when they collide, rather than by a storm, waterfall, or giant wave.

What was the shape of the water at the center of the whirlpool?

• A square.

• A triangle.

• A spiral, glassy funnel.

• A straight line.

Answer explanation

The water at the center of the whirlpool takes the shape of a spiral, glassy funnel due to the rotational motion and the way water converges towards the center, creating a distinct funnel shape.

What does Scylla do after the ship passes her cliff?

• She goes to sleep

• She re-emerges with empty mouths

• She attacks another ship

• She swims away

Answer explanation

After the ship passes her cliff, Scylla re-emerges with empty mouths, ready to attack any passing vessels. This highlights her relentless nature as a sea monster.

How did Eurylochus express his frustration with Odysseus?

• By refusing to follow orders.

• By threatening to leave the crew.

• By criticizing Odysseus for not warning them about Scylla.

• By challenging Odysseus to a duel.

Answer explanation

Eurylochus expressed his frustration by criticizing Odysseus for not warning them about Scylla, highlighting his discontent with Odysseus's leadership and the dangers they faced.

What was the condition of the men's food supply after a week?

• They had plenty of food.

• Their food was almost gone.

• They had just enough food.

• They had more food than before.

Answer explanation

After a week, the men's food supply was critically low, indicating that their food was almost gone. This choice reflects the dire situation they faced, contrasting with the other options that suggest a more favorable supply.

What does the journey home symbolize in the Odyssey?

• The quest for power

• The pursuit of knowledge

• The journey of life and its challenges

• The battle between good and evil