Quiz12

The Odyssey: Book 12 Quiz
1. What was the name of Odysseus's comrade who was buried in book 12? (answer: c)
 * a) Eurylochus
 * b) Skylla
 * c) Elpenor
 * d) Helios

2. Who were Skylla and Kharybdis? (answer: b)
 * a) two members of the crew
 * b) the monsters that attacked Odysseus
 * c) the god that owned the cattle
 * d) two of Kirke's housemaids

3. True or False? The sea monster, Skylla, had 4 heads. (Answer: false, she had six heads)

4. Describe one important event that happened on the island of Helios. Answer: Eurylochus, a member of Odysseus's crew, persuaded the other men to slaughter the cows even though Odysseus specifically told them to leave Helios's cattle alone. This angers Helios and he tells Zeus to punish them.