CIRCE CHAPTER 11

What name is given to the monster that Pasiphae births?

• Mini Me

• Minotaur

• Minos

• Monster

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TRUE OR FALSE: King Minos is impressed by the monster's power, and names the monster after himself.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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At first, Minos is horrified by the minotaur, but now he proudly claims it as his own. Why does King Minos change his opinion?

• Minos wants the minotaur to like him so that he does not get eaten by it.

• Minos wants others to associate him with such a powerful and intimidating beast.

• Minos' first reaction to the monster upset Pasiphae.

• Minos spent time with the minotaur and realized how similar they are.

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How is the monster kept under control?

• It is tranquilized and lives in a cave.

• It is chained to a 1,000 pound boulder.

• It is locked in a cage and calmed by a spell Circe casts.

• It is fed wild animals to suppress its appetite for human flesh.

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What is the relationship like between Circe and Daedalus?

• Comfortable and relatable 

• Combative and tense

• Awkward and uncomfortable 

• Playful and innocent

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Why do Circe and Daedalus seem to get along well?

• They share similar interests and values.

• They both hate Pasiphae.

• They both want to practice pharmaka.

• They both have a history of being outcasted by family.

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Who lives with Daedalus in Pasiphae's castle?

• No one; he is all alone

• His son

• His wife

• Circe's brother, Perses

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TRUE OR FALSE: Daedalus and his son choose to stay and live with Pasiphae.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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What does Circe realize about Daedalus, his son, and their living situation with Pasiphae?

• Daedalus is in love with Pasiphae, so he chooses to never leave her.

• Daedalus only trusts his son with Pasiphae, so he feels safe living with her.

• Daedalus and his son are being held hostage by Pasiphae.

• Pasiphae is scared of being alone, so she pays them to live with her.

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What does Circe realize about the monster Pasiphae created?

• It is more dangerous than Scylla.

• Pasiphae made this monster for fame and pride.

• The monster has the ability to be good.

• Pasiphae did not want to create such a monster.

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