Odyssey (Books 10-12)

What is Aeolus associated with in Greek mythology?

• Aeolus is associated with the control of the winds.

• Aeolus is associated with a character from a famous video game.

• Aeolus is associated with a renowned Greek philosopher.

• Aeolus is associated with a species of flower native to Greece.

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What does Aiolos give to Odysseus to aid him in his voyage?

• a magical compass

• a sack with all the winds

• a set of enchanted potions

• a garment that grants invisibility

Odysseus's shipmates open the bag from Aiolos because they believe it is ​ (a)   .

• gold
• wind
• food
• special powers

After Odysseus leaves Aiolos and flees the Laistrygones, he and his companions end up on the island of _____.

In the epic of Homer, what form does Circe change the companions of Odysseus into?

• sheep

• donkeys

• ducks

• pigs

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What does Eurylochos do after escaping from Circe's presence?

• He asks for help from Hermes.

• He goes back to Odysseus and proposes they leave the island.

• He enters Circe's hall angrily and gets turned into an animal too.

• He finds a ship and sails back to his homeland.

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Who, in a state of inebriation, ascends to the roof of Circe's palace, falls into a slumber, and upon awakening and falling, fractures his neck?

• Eurylochus

• Elpenor

• Antiphates

• Perimedes

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Which object does Hermes give to Odysseus to protect him from Circe's enchantments?

• shield

• amulet

• moly

• ring

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Before heading to the Land of the Dead, Odysseus spends (a)   with Circe.

• one year

• six months

• five years

• seven years

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Which of the following is NOT a theme expressed in the Odyssey?

• There is no place like home.

• Death is inevitable and to be face with courage.

• A host should show hospitality and a guest should show respect.

• Honor only comes through battle.

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