Sirens Quiz

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1. Who was the father of the Sirens in Greek mythology?

   1. Nereus
   2. Achelous
   3. Zeus
   4. Poseidon
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   Answer: Achelous

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2. How many Sirens does Homer mention in the Odyssey?

   1. Three
   2. Eight
   3. Two
   4. Four
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   Answer: Two

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3. What did Odysseus have himself bound to in order to hear the Sirens' song safely?

   1. The mast
   2. The rudder
   3. The keel
   4. The prow
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   Answer: The mast

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4. Who saved Boutes of Athens when he jumped overboard toward the Sirens?

   1. Circe
   2. Aphrodite
   3. Athena
   4. Demeter
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   Answer: Aphrodite

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5. What did the Muses do to the Sirens after winning the singing contest?

   1. Struck them blind
   2. Bound them to rocks
   3. Plucked out their feathers
   4. Turned them into fish
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   Answer: Plucked out their feathers

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6. Where was Parthenope's body said to have washed ashore?

   1. Naples
   2. Capri
   3. Syracuse
   4. Amalfi
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   Answer: Naples

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7. According to Euripides, who was the mother of the Sirens?

   1. Sterope
   2. Calliope
   3. Melpomene
   4. Terpsichore
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   Answer: Sterope

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8. What did Circe advise Odysseus to have his crew stuff their ears with?

   1. Beeswax
   2. Clay
   3. Olive oil
   4. Wool
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   Answer: Beeswax

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