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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 12: Nestor and Hercules | Book 12: The Death of Achilles | Book 13: Ajax and Ulysses and the Arms of Achilles.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of plant does Dyrope pick to give to Hercules when he is born?
(a) A lotus.
(b) A narcissis.
(c) A magnolia.
(d) A lily.

2. What type of bird are Pierus' daughters transformed into?
(a) Mockingbirds.
(b) Cardinals.
(c) Kingfishers.
(d) Magpies.

3. At what event does a centaur attempt to rape Hippodames?
(a) At a picnic.
(b) At a wedding.
(c) At a dinner party.
(d) At a funeral.

4. What does Theseus smash over Eurytus' head, killing him?
(a) A tree branch.
(b) A boat anchor.
(c) A glass bowl.
(d) A boulder.

5. Who bursts into Perseus and Andromeda's wedding, causing a disturbance?
(a) Perseus' wife.
(b) Andromeda's fiance.
(c) Perseus' mother.
(d) Andromeda's brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following objects is NOT thrown at Caenis by the centaurs in an attempt to kill him?

2. What does Apollo conceal himself behind when he whispers advice to Paris during the war?

3. Why does Nestor leave Hercules out of his story about the Trojan War?

4. How are the sons of Callirhoe altered after Hercules' death?

5. What do the tears of the sea nymph who sees Dis steal Proserpina transform into?

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