Metamorphoses Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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Metamorphoses Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do the tears of the sea nymph who sees Dis steal Proserpina transform into?

3. As punishment for harming a nymph, what is Dyrope slowly transformed into?

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

5. What does Hercules break off of Achelous during their battle?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Erysichthon and how is he punished for his actions against the nymph?

2. How does Perseus come to marry Andromeda?

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

4. How is Pentheus killed?

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

6. How does Europa come to be missing?

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

8. Why do Pyramus and Thisbe kill themselves?

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

10. How does Io come to be pregnant with Erasmus?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ovid's speech and use of poetry in the text is for a specific purpose. Explain why Ovid chose to write his text in this way, and what was accomplished by the use of poetic language and form. Finally, explain what Ovid stated directly about his words in the epilogue of his novel.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the novel, there are many symbols of peace that appear in the violent world of the gods. Describe two symbols of peace that appear in the novel, and explain how the symbols came to be.

Essay Topic 3

In the beginning of time after creation, the humans go through four distinct ages. Briefly describe the four ages, and explain which among them had the largest impact on humanity, citing examples from the text to strengthen your argument.

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