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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Minerva disguise herself as when she visits Arachne?
(a) A young girl.
(b) An old woman.
(c) A swan.
(d) A princess.

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

3. What animal propels Juno's chariot?
(a) Peacocks.
(b) Centaurs.
(c) Ravens.
(d) Winged horses.

4. When the nymphs come to bury Narcissus' body, what is the only thing that they find by the pool of water?
(a) Flowers.
(b) Dirt.
(c) His reflection.
(d) Bones.

5. With what is Phaeton killed?
(a) A sword.
(b) A wild animal.
(c) A giant wave.
(d) A lightning bolt.

Short Answer Questions

1. In hearing of Mercury's affections for Herse, what goddess does Minerva transform herself into?

2. During the competition, what does Minerva's portrait exemplify?

3. Who bursts into Perseus and Andromeda's wedding, causing a disturbance?

4. What part of her father's body does Scylla present to Minos in an act of love?

5. What object represents Meleager's life according to an old prophecy?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who do Cupid's first two arrows shoot, and what is the outcome?

2. Why is the beautiful princess transformed into a Crow?

3. How is Hercules killed?

4. What does Minos continually have a recurring dream about?

5. How is Pentheus killed?

6. What is Narcissus' reaction to Echo's advances, and how does she respond?

7. What happens when Jupiter goes to visit Lycaon?

8. What happens when Medea attempts to help Pelias' daughter return their father to an age of youthfulness?

9. What happens when Andromeda's fiance breaks up her wedding to Perseus?

10. How does the competition between Minerva and Arachne progress?

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