CIRCE: Chapter 12

At the start of chapter 12, how does Circe feel about being alone on her island once again?

• Scared

• Content

• Angry

• Bored

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What did Circe bring to her island from Mt. Dicte, a mountain near Pasiphae's home.

• Rare herbs

• Magic crystals

• Poison oak

• Acorns

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What moment from the chapter makes Circe feel the most isolated?

• When she tries to replant the rare herbs from Mt. Dicte, but realizes if they die they are gone forever.

• When she reflects on her relationship with Pasiphae and wonders if they could have gotten along better.

• When Circe first returns to her island after visiting her sister.

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While alone on her island, Circe thinks of Pasipahe and imagines having another conversation with her. In this conversation, Circe defends her use of magic. She claims it is used for love. Pasiphae disagrees.

What realization does this imagined conversation force Circe to have?

• Circe uses magic for more selfish and spiteful reasons.

• Circe truly loves her sister, so that is why she uses magic.

• Circe is a much better person than her sister.

• Pasiphae could never possibly understand what love is.

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What does Pasiphae claim Circe really uses magic for?

• Because of Circe's resentment towards those who wronged her

• Because of Circe's need for power and control

• Because Circe needs something to brag about

• Because of Circe's desire to be completely different from all other gods

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What does Circe's imagined conversation with Pasipahe make her realize about her mother, Perse? (PICK 2)

• Perse was probably also a witch.

• Circe might have favored the wrong parent, and should have gotten to know Perse more.

• Perse probably never wanted to be a mother.

• Perse did not know how to show love.

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TRUE OR FALSE: Circe wants to return to Crete and try to rebuild her relationship with Pasiphae.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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TRUE OR FALSE: Circe remains certain that she and Pasiphae are nothing alike, and that Pasiphae is incredibly cruel.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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How does Circe feel about Hermes visiting her island once again?

• Happy

• Disturbed

• Surprised

• Favored

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Why is Circe bothered by Hermes now?

• He is very tricky and unpredictable

• He is too godly and perfect

• He is very nosy

• He always treats Circe poorly

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