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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 8: Perdix | Book 8: Meleager and the Calydonian Boar | Book 8: Althaea and Meleager | Book 8: Achelous and the Nymphs.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the goddess that threatens Niobe?
(a) Latona.
(b) Minerva.
(c) Juno.
(d) Andromeda.

2. With what weapon is Perseus threatened at his wedding?
(a) A slingshot.
(b) A spear.
(c) A sword.
(d) A gun.

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

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

5. Which of the following gods creates the four seasons for man?
(a) Jupiter.
(b) Olympus.
(c) Saturn.
(d) Apollo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the sailors aboard Acoetes' ship transformed into after their failed attempt to kidnap Bacchus?

2. After Tiresias is struck by a stick, what is changed about him?

3. What animal propels Juno's chariot?

4. What is Cephalus doing when he says he was kidnapped by Aurora?

5. In response to Juno's actions against Tiresias, what gift does Jupiter give the old man?

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