Odysseus and the Sirens Encounter

Odysseus returns to Circe's island, where she reveals the dangers he will face, including the Sirens, Scylla, Charybdis, and the Sun God's cattle. Circe advises Odysseus to listen to the Sirens' song while tied to the mast, and his crew to row past them with wax in their ears. The crew follows her advice, successfully avoiding the Sirens' lure, and continues their journey.

What advice does Circe give Odysseus about the Sirens?

• To attack the Sirens with weapons.

• To have his crew tie him to the mast and plug their ears.

• To avoid their island completely.

• To listen to their song and follow them.

What are the dangers that Circe warns Odysseus about?

• The Minotaur and the Harpies.

• The Hydra and the Sphinx.

• The Cyclops and the Lotus Eaters.

• The Sirens, Scylla, and Charybdis.

How does Odysseus prepare his crew for the Sirens?

• By giving them weapons to fight the Sirens.

• By instructing them to row faster past the island.

• By sharing Circe's warnings and using beeswax for their ears.

• By telling them to sing louder than the Sirens.

What role does the beeswax play in Odysseus's plan?

• It is used to seal the ship's hull.

• It is used to make candles for light.

• It is used to block the crew's ears from the Sirens' song.

• It is used to repair the ship.

What happens when the Sirens begin to sing?

• Odysseus orders the crew to stop rowing.

• The crew unties Odysseus so he can listen.

• Odysseus struggles but remains tied, and the crew rows on.

• The ship is drawn towards the Sirens' island.

How does Odysseus react to the Sirens' song?

• He orders the crew to turn the ship towards the Sirens.

• He sings along with the Sirens.

• He tries to break free and go to them.

• He covers his ears with his hands.

What do the Sirens promise in their song?

• Knowledge and insight into all things.

• Riches and treasures beyond imagination.

• Immortality and eternal youth.

• A safe journey home.

What is the outcome of the encounter with the Sirens?

• The crew successfully passes the Sirens without harm.

• Odysseus and his crew are lured to the island.

• Odysseus is left behind on the Sirens' island.

• The ship is destroyed by the Sirens.

What does the crew do after passing the Sirens?

• They celebrate with a feast.

• They remove the beeswax and untie Odysseus.

• They immediately face another danger.

• They turn back to confront the Sirens.

Why is Odysseus tied to the mast during the Sirens' song?

• To ensure he can hear the song without danger.

• To keep him from jumping overboard.

• To allow him to sleep without interruption.

• To prevent him from steering the ship off course.