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

2. As Cadmus and his wife mourn Athamas and Ino, what animals are they turned into by their grief?
(a) Snakes.
(b) Dolphins.
(c) Toads.
(d) Goldfish.

3. What animal propels Juno's chariot?
(a) Centaurs.
(b) Peacocks.
(c) Ravens.
(d) Winged horses.

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

5. What is the name of the goddess that threatens Niobe?
(a) Latona.
(b) Minerva.
(c) Andromeda.
(d) Juno.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Apollo kill Coronis?

3. What does Pygmalion sculpt his wife out of?

4. How does Philomena get messages to Pronce after her tongue has been removed?

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

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