Circe Ch.1-6 Quiz

Who is Circe’s father?

• Poseidon

• Helios

• Zeus

• Hades

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What is Circe’s mother’s name?

• Pasiphaë

• Perse

• Calypso

• Medea

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How does Circe first discover her ability to use magic?

• She curses a mortal out of jealousy.

• She practices spells in secret.

• She learns from a sorceress.

• She is taught by her father.

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What transformation does Circe perform on Glaucos?

• She makes him a god.

• She turns him into a bird.

• She causes him to fall into a deep sleep.

• She makes him disappear.

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What is the name of the island where Circe is exiled?

• Ithaca

• Crete

• Aiaia

• Delos

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What is Circe’s relationship with her divine family after her exile?

• They visit her often.

• They mostly ignore her.

• They grant her more power.

• They try to bring her back.

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Compare and contrast Circe’s perception of divinity with that of her father, Helios. How does her perspective set her apart from the other gods?

• She believes the gods should use their power to help mortals, while Helios sees them as insignificant.

• She enjoys using her divine power to manipulate others, while Helios prefers to remain neutral.

• She views the gods as perfect beings, just as Helios does, but she wants to gain more power than them.

• She believes the gods are flawed, but she wants to prove she is superior to them in wisdom and magic.

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How does the theme of transformation reflect Circe’s personal struggles?

• Circe’s use of transformation magic symbolizes her desire to break free from the expectations placed on her.

• Transformation is a metaphor for Circe’s ambition to become more powerful than her father.

• Circe transforms others to prove that she is more divine than the other gods.

• The act of transformation represents Circe’s punishment for disobeying the laws of the gods.

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Assess Circe’s moral compass in these early chapters. Do you believe she acts out of selfishness, justice, insecurity or revenge?

• Selfishness—she wants power and recognition at any cost.

• Justice—she believes she is righting the wrongs committed against her.

• Insecurity—her actions stem from a desire to prove her worth in a world that dismisses her.

• Revenge—she wants to punish those who have wronged her, regardless of the consequences.

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Who does Glaucos fall in love with after becoming a god?

• a) Circe
  

• b) Scylla
  

• c) Medea
  

• d) Pasiphaë

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