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

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

3. Which of the following best describes Hercules' death?
(a) Slow.
(b) Quick.
(c) Messy.
(d) Unnoticed.

4. Why does Nestor leave Hercules out of his story about the Trojan War?
(a) Because Hercules wasn't at the battle.
(b) Because Hercules asked him not to.
(c) Because Hercules would be embarrassed.
(d) Because he hates Hercules.

5. Which of the following objects is NOT thrown at Caenis by the centaurs in an attempt to kill him?
(a) Clouds from the sky.
(b) Boulders.
(c) Trees.
(d) Whole mountains.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of bird are Pierus' daughters transformed into?

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

3. What does Theseus smash over Eurytus' head, killing him?

4. With what weapon is Perseus threatened at his wedding?

5. As punishment for harming a nymph, what is Dyrope slowly transformed into?

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