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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 flower is Proserpina collecting when Dis first finds her?
(a) Salvia.
(b) Roses.
(c) Violets.
(d) Marigolds.

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

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

4. What do the tears of the sea nymph who sees Dis steal Proserpina transform into?
(a) A stream.
(b) A gravestone.
(c) A bouquet of flowers.
(d) A black hole.

5. With what weapon is Perseus threatened at his wedding?
(a) A spear.
(b) A slingshot.
(c) A sword.
(d) A gun.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what event does a centaur attempt to rape Hippodames?

2. How many days does Hercules' mother claim to have been in labor when her son was born?

3. What power does Medusa's head hold?

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

5. Where is Achilles struck by an arrow, killing him?

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