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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 gift is Sibyl given from Apollo?
(a) The ability to fly.
(b) The ability to propecy.
(c) Transformation from mortal to goddess.
(d) Eternal life.

2. Which of the following characters is NOT included as an example in Pythagoras' explanation of aging?
(a) Thabes.
(b) Venus.
(c) Hercules.
(d) Helen.

3. What is the name of Romulus' grandfather, whose throne he restored?
(a) Numitor.
(b) Croneus.
(c) Theulecian.
(d) Bromulous.

4. What does Bacchus transform the women of Thracian into in response to their actions against Orpheus?
(a) Streams.
(b) Locusts.
(c) Trees.
(d) Birds.

5. How does Byblis tell the family member that she is in love with him?
(a) In a poem.
(b) In a letter.
(c) In a painting.
(d) In a song.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Numa's wife transformed into after she disturbs the landmark in the woods?

2. Who has stolen Aeneas' daughters and forced them into slavery?

3. Where does Circe find Scylla when she sets out to poison her?

4. To whom does the council award the armor that has been fought over by Ajax and Ulysses?

5. What does Caenis request to be turned into when offered a wish from Neptune?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Cipius convince Rome to exile him to his own land?

2. How does Ceyx respond to the news that wolves are attacking his livestock?

3. What does Calchas see when the Greeks are chasing after the Trojans, and how is this sighting interpreted?

4. How is Memnon remembered after his death at Hercules' hands?

5. How does Picus find himself transformed into a woodpecker?

6. How does Hecuba exact her revenge on her son, Polydorus?

7. How does Hyacinth find himself transformed into a flower?

8. What happens during the battle between Achilles and Cycnus?

9. Why does Daedalion throw himself off a cliff?

10. How does Orpheus die?

(see the answer keys)

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