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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 11: Peleus and Thetis | Book 11: Daedalion | Book 11: The Cattle of Peleus.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following animals does Thesion transform into to escape Peleus?
(a) A donkey.
(b) A fish.
(c) A lion.
(d) A bird.

2. How many days does Hercules' mother claim to have been in labor when her son was born?
(a) Nine.
(b) Three.
(c) Seven.
(d) Five.

3. What does Jason ask Medea to give his ailing father?
(a) Death.
(b) Medicine.
(c) Peace.
(d) Strength.

4. What ears does Apollo place atop Midas' head?
(a) Horse.
(b) Donkey.
(c) Rabbit.
(d) Goat.

5. Why is Peleus exiled from Troy?
(a) For killing his brother.
(b) For beating a donkey.
(c) For stealing from Midas.
(d) For raping his wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of bird are Pierus' daughters transformed into?

2. What is unique about Argus' face?

3. How does Peleus eventually tame Thesion?

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

5. As Cadmus and his wife mourn Athamas and Ino, what animals are they turned into by their grief?

(see the answer key)

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