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Book 10: Circe, the Grace of the Witch

Give a short description of what happens to Odysseus and his crew in the beginning of the Book (in italics).
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Of Odysseus and all of his comrades that started this voyage, how many are left at the beginning of Book
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Epic Simile: In lines 6-11, notice the simile involving Circes wolves and mountain lions. What is the point of
this comparison? How does it help you understand what is happening in Circes hall?
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Why did Polites think it was OK to just walk right into Circes hall?
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What happens to the men after they drink Circes magic potion?
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How does Odysseus save his men from the witch?
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SHORT SUMMARY of BOOK 10

Write 1 paragraph (5-7 sentences) summarizing what is occurring within the Book 10