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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 13: The Fall of Troy | Book 13: Hecuba, Polyxena, and Polydorus | Book 13: Memnon.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Peleus eventually tame Thesion?
(a) He soothes her with poetry.
(b) He overpowers her.
(c) He paints a portrait of her.
(d) He ties her up.

2. What is interesting about Cycnus' skin?
(a) It is transparent.
(b) It is impenetrable.
(c) It flakes off his body when touched.
(d) It is the color of gold.

3. What is Cephalus doing when he says he was kidnapped by Aurora?
(a) Sewing.
(b) Hunting.
(c) Fishing.
(d) Swimming.

4. How does Orpheus attempt to charm his way out of death?
(a) By reciting poetry.
(b) By singing.
(c) By dancing.
(d) By painting.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the king who rules over Alcathous?

2. What is Pronce's relationship to Philomena?

3. What does Apollo conceal himself behind when he whispers advice to Paris during the war?

4. With what is Phaeton killed?

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

(see the answer key)

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