The Ochotsey Part / Books 10. 11. & 12
7. What does she tell him about his family?
8. How do you think this affects his desire to return home?
Book 12 - p. 392-398
1. Describe the threat posed by the Sirens.
2. Do you think Odysseus will choose to hear the Sirens' song?
3. What three options does Circe present that would allow Odysseus to pass Scylla an
Charybdis? Are they all equal?
4. Which route do you think Odysseus will choose?
5. Summarize Circe's advice to Odysseus on page 394.
6. Does Odysseus have the power to control his own fate? Explain.
7. What does Odysseus decide to do regarding the Sirens' song?
8. What happens as they pass the Sirens?
9. How do Odysseus' men react when they see Scylla and Charybdis?
10. How does Odysseus try to calm them down?
11. Does Odysseus warn his men about Scylla? Why?
12. Does Odysseus listen to Circe's warning, or does he try to fight?