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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. As Cadmus and his wife mourn Athamas and Ino, what animals are they turned into by their grief?
(a) Snakes.
(b) Dolphins.
(c) Toads.
(d) Goldfish.

2. In what "age of time" are all the creatures of the earth living harmoniously with one another?
(a) The Gold Age.
(b) The Silver Age.
(c) The Iron Age.
(d) The Bronze Age.

3. 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.

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

5. How many years is Tereus married to Procne before he begins to see other women?
(a) Five days.
(b) Five months.
(c) Five hours.
(d) Five years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal does Juno transform Castillo into?

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

3. What animal propels Juno's chariot?

4. After Arachne is dead, what type of animal does Minerva transform her body into?

5. What does Minerva disguise herself as when she visits Arachne?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the response to the three sisters who sit around gossiping and telling impious stories?

2. What is a Minotaur, and what is Minos' reaction to it?

3. What significant events happen surrounding the birth of Hercules?

4. Why does Tereus believe that his relationship with Procne is doomed from the start?

5. What prophecy does Meleager's mother remember in regards to her son's life and death?

6. How does Procne respond when she receives news of the way that Tereus is treating her sister, Philomena?

7. What condition does Jupiter come up with for the return of Proserpina from the underworld?

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

9. How are the five families of Thebe formed?

10. What is the result of Phaeton's visit to the Sun?

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