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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 Tiresias is struck by a stick, what is changed about him?
(a) His ability to love.
(b) His speech.
(c) His height.
(d) His gender.

2. Where do Cadmus and his wife live out the rest of their days after their transformation?
(a) In the clouds.
(b) In their same home.
(c) In the underworld.
(d) In the woods.

3. What object do Deucalian and Pyrrah throw to the earth, creating humans?
(a) Stones.
(b) Leaves.
(c) Berries.
(d) Sticks.

4. Why does Juno become enraged with Athamas and Ino?
(a) For stealing crops from the poor.
(b) For being good parents.
(c) For blaspheming her name.
(d) For killing a water nymph.

5. What are the sailors aboard Acoetes' ship transformed into after their failed attempt to kidnap Bacchus?
(a) Starfish.
(b) Mermen.
(c) Sea urchins.
(d) Dolphins.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Juno is so enraged with Tiresias' answer to her question, what does she do to him?

2. What does Jupiter transform Io into in the attempts to quench his wife's suspicion?

3. What skill do both Arachne and Minerva hold?

4. After Arachne is dead, what type of animal does Minerva transform her body into?

5. After Minerva begins to beat her, how does Arachne commit suicide?

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