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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 15: The Death of Numa | Book 15: Hippolytus | Book 15: Cipus.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which goddess convinces the nymphs to transform the gates of Rome back to their original position?
(a) Juno.
(b) Aphrodite.
(c) Circe.
(d) Venus.

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

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

4. Where do Cadmus and his wife live out the rest of their days after their transformation?
(a) In their same home.
(b) In the clouds.
(c) In the underworld.
(d) In the woods.

5. How does Adonis die?
(a) He transforms into a flower and lives forever.
(b) He is mauled to death in the woods.
(c) He is trampled to death by stampeding livestock.
(d) He is drowned by an angry water nymph.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jason ask Medea to give his ailing father?

2. What sport does Hyacinth excel at?

3. Who does Cupid's first arrow hit?

4. What gift is Sibyl given from Apollo?

5. How does Circe attempt to lure Picus into the woods?

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