The Adventures Of Ulysses
The book about the adventures of Ulysses takes us through the various lands and people that he and his crew meet as they take their journey back home. Were you captivated by this story and can now choose the truths from the lies? Take up this quiz and see your score.
Questions and Answers
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Telemachus is killed in the battle against the suitors
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T
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F
Correct Answer
B. FExplanation
The statement "Telemachus is killed in the battle against the suitors" is false. Telemachus, the son of Odysseus, survives the battle against the suitors in the epic poem "The Odyssey" by Homer. Telemachus plays a crucial role in helping his father reclaim his kingdom and defeat the suitors who had taken over his home in his absence.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Beautiful Nymphs called the sirens did lure the sailors to their deaths
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T
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F
Correct Answer
A. TExplanation
The statement suggests that the beautiful nymphs, known as sirens, were able to entice and tempt sailors, ultimately leading them to their demise. This implies that the answer is true.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Greed from loot causes some of the trouble suffered by Ulysses and his men
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T
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F
Correct Answer
A. TExplanation
The statement suggests that the greed for loot is responsible for causing trouble to Ulysses and his men. This implies that their desire for material wealth leads them into dangerous situations or conflicts. It could be inferred that their pursuit of riches blinds them to the potential risks and consequences, ultimately leading to their troubles.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Ulysses ship is herded toward monsters by a group of floating rocks
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T
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F
Correct Answer
A. TExplanation
The explanation for the given correct answer, which is "T", is that in the scenario described, the Ulysses ship is indeed herded toward monsters by a group of floating rocks. This implies that the statement is true.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Ulysses starts his voyage home with 5 ships
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T
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F
Correct Answer
B. FExplanation
The given statement is false. The reason is not provided in the question, but it can be inferred that Ulysses starts his voyage home with more than 5 ships because the statement says "starts his voyage home." If he started with 5 ships, it would imply that he had more ships before the start of his voyage.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Ulysses lived with Eumeaus and Posidon as husband and wife
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T
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F
Correct Answer
B. FExplanation
The statement is false. Ulysses did not live with Eumeaus and Posidon as husband and wife. Eumeaus was a loyal swineherd who helped Ulysses during his absence, and Posidon is the Greek god of the sea. Ulysses was married to Penelope and had a son named Telemachus.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Ulysses is pulled into the whirlpool by Charybdis
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T
- B.
F
Correct Answer
A. TExplanation
Ulysses being pulled into the whirlpool by Charybdis is true. In Greek mythology, Charybdis was a sea monster who created a powerful whirlpool that sucked in and destroyed ships. Ulysses encountered Charybdis during his journey home from the Trojan War, and in order to avoid her, he had to navigate his ship between Scylla (a six-headed monster) and Charybdis. However, despite his efforts, Charybdis managed to pull Ulysses' ship into her whirlpool, causing a great danger to him and his crew.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Nausica says she will marry the man who can bend the bow the furthest.
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T
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F
Correct Answer
B. FExplanation
The correct answer is F (False). This is because Nausica does not mention anything about bending the bow the furthest. The statement only says that she will marry the man who can bend the bow, but it does not specify any criteria or distance for the bending.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Ulyesses is gone for 21 years
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T
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F
Correct Answer
B. FExplanation
The statement "Ulysses is gone for 21 years" is false. This means that Ulysses has not been away for 21 years.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Penelope finally agrees to accept one of the suitors as her new husband
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T
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F
Correct Answer
A. TExplanation
Penelope finally agrees to accept one of the suitors as her new husband. This means that she has made the decision to choose a suitor and marry him, indicating that she has accepted the idea of remarrying after the absence of her husband, Odysseus.Rate this question:
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