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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 6: Arachne | Book 6: Niobe | Book 6: The Lycian Peasants | Book 6: Marsyas.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Minerva begins to beat her, how does Arachne commit suicide?
(a) She hangs herself.
(b) She stabs herself through the heart.
(c) She drinks poison.
(d) She holds her breath until she dies.

2. After Juno is so enraged with Tiresias' answer to her question, what does she do to him?
(a) She deafens him.
(b) She blinds him.
(c) She shrinks him.
(d) She mutes him.

3. Where do the furies, including Tisiphone, live?
(a) In the tree branches.
(b) In the clouds.
(c) In the water pods.
(d) In the underworld.

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

5. Why does Apollo kill Coronis?
(a) Because she lied about her identity.
(b) Because she has been unfaithful.
(c) Because she rebuked his advances.
(d) Because she has stolen from him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is unique about Argus' face?

2. Which of the following is NOT an explicit instruction from Jupiter on how the re-population of the earth is to happen?

3. What animal propels Juno's chariot?

4. During the competition, what does Minerva's portrait exemplify?

5. What type of beast does Apollo give Cononis' baby to?

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