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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3: Tiresias | Book 3: Narcissus and Echo | Book 3: Pentheus and Bacchus | Book 4: The Daughters of Minyas.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In what "age of time" does war begin to break out, but there is still a sense of normality in the daily lives of the people?
(a) The Gold Age.
(b) The Iron Age.
(c) The Silver Age.
(d) The Bronze Age.

3. With what is the Sun's palace adorned?
(a) Photographs.
(b) Artwork.
(c) Gold plated flowers.
(d) Green vines.

4. After Castillo is reunited with her son, what does Jupiter transform the pair into?
(a) Clouds.
(b) Stars.
(c) Trees.
(d) Flowers.

5. Which of the following is NOT an explicit instruction from Jupiter on how the re-population of the earth is to happen?
(a) Throw the bones of your mother behind your back.
(b) Cover your head.
(c) Use your hands to dig to the wet soil of earth.
(d) Wear your garments loose.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is unique about Argus' face?

2. What is the name of the nymph that first falls in love with Narcissus?

3. With what is Phaeton killed?

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

5. In what "age of time" are all the creatures of the earth living harmoniously with one another?

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