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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4: Athamas and Ino | Book 4: The Transformation of Cadmus | Book 4: Perseus and Andromeda | Book 5: Perseus' Fight in the Palace of Cepheus.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Pyramus kill himself?
(a) He stabs himself with a sword.
(b) He drinks a vile of poison.
(c) He drowns himself in the sea.
(d) He tears his own heart in two.

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 Bronze Age.
(b) The Gold Age.
(c) The Silver Age.
(d) The Iron Age.

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

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

5. What type of tree does Jupiter change Daphne into in order to protect her?
(a) An olive tree.
(b) A laurel tree.
(c) A hickory tree.
(d) A magnolia tree.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Castillo is reunited with her son, what does Jupiter transform the pair into?

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

3. What animal propels Juno's chariot?

4. What is unique about Argus' face?

5. Where does Salmacis grab Hermaphrodites, begging the gods to make them as one?

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