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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 10: Ganymede | Book 10: Hyacinth | Book 10: Pygmalion.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of animal attempts to attack Deianara while she is walking through the woods?
(a) A giant.
(b) A unicorn.
(c) A minotaur.
(d) A centaur.

2. In hearing of Mercury's affections for Herse, what goddess does Minerva transform herself into?
(a) Greed.
(b) Anger.
(c) Envy.
(d) Lust.

3. How does Philomena get messages to Pronce after her tongue has been removed?
(a) Through woven tapestries.
(b) Through eye blinking.
(c) Through written letters.
(d) Through smoke signals.

4. Which god accidentally kills Hyacinth?
(a) Pluto.
(b) Mercury.
(c) Apollo.
(d) Jupiter.

5. What poisonous object does the beast give to Deianara right before it dies?
(a) A cloak.
(b) A pair of shoes.
(c) An apple.
(d) A crown.

Short Answer Questions

1. What job does Ganymede take over when he lives with Jupiter?

2. Where do Cadmus and his wife live out the rest of their days after their transformation?

3. Who does Pronce kill in order to get back at her husband, Tereus?

4. How does Hercules kill the beast that is attacking Deianara in the woods?

5. What does Hercules break off of Achelous during their battle?

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