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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 7: Medea and Aeson | Book 7: Medea and Pelias: Her Flight | Book 7: Theseus | Book 7: Minos, Aeacus, The Plague at Ageina, The Myrmidons.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what "age of time" are all the creatures of the earth living harmoniously with one another?
(a) The Silver Age.
(b) The Gold Age.
(c) The Bronze Age.
(d) The Iron Age.

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

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

4. What is the name of the nymph that first falls in love with Narcissus?
(a) Self.
(b) Obsession.
(c) Echo.
(d) Reflection.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jason arrive at King Aetes' court?

2. Where do Cadmus and his wife live out the rest of their days after their transformation?

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

4. What object do Deucalian and Pyrrah throw to the earth, creating humans?

5. What type of tree does Jupiter change Daphne into in order to protect her?

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