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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 6, who is Agamethus's brother?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Mickey.
(c) Trophonius.
(d) Apollo.

2. What kinds of curses does Calypso mutter in Chapter 12?
(a) Roman.
(b) Minoan.
(c) Cretian.
(d) Ogyian.

3. How does Lityerses refer to himself in Chapter 16?
(a) Swordsmen of Serpents.
(b) Serpentine of Fights.
(c) Reaper of Men.
(d) Marshall of Terror.

4. Who is Lityerses's father?
(a) Midas.
(b) Apollo.
(c) Agamemnon.
(d) Zeus.

5. In Chapter 1, why can the mortals around Apollo not see the large mechanical dragon with him?
(a) Because there are no mortals around.
(b) Because of a mirage Apollo has created.
(c) Because of a magical mist that conceals the dragon.
(d) Because of a huge screen Leo has put up.

6. In Chapter 5, who did Hemithea tell Apollo she had actually prayed to?
(a) Athena.
(b) Artemis.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Poseidon.

7. Who are Nero's henchmen?
(a) Cretians.
(b) Phasians.
(c) Minoans.
(d) Germani.

8. Why does Trophonius cut off Agamethus's head in Chapter 11?
(a) Because if Agamethus's body is identifiable, the king and his men will come for Trophonius too.
(b) Because Apollo commanded Trophonius to do so.
(c) Because Trophonius needs it to prove he has killed Agamethus.
(d) Because the king demanded it as a trophy.

9. In Chapter 13, what does Apollo remember saying to Commodus when he had learned of his father's death?
(a) Commodus needed to remember not to bend toward bloodshed.
(b) Commodus would always have Apollo's blessings.
(c) Commodus would be the best emperor in history.
(d) Commodus would likely die young, too.

10. Why does Apollo need to take special care with the griffin Heloise?
(a) She is about to lay an egg.
(b) She is about to die.
(c) Her feathers are all molting.
(d) She is carrying valuable gold.

11. In Chapter 7, what kind of cows are Apollo's favorite?
(a) Red.
(b) Blue.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Green.

12. What does Britomartis leave behind her in Chapter 9 when she vanishes?
(a) A few hooks snagged in the carpet.
(b) A large net.
(c) The smell of flowers.
(d) Seaweed.

13. In Chapter 4, what often happens on the lower floors of the Waystation?
(a) Political conventions.
(b) Swimming lessons.
(c) Banquets, parties and events.
(d) Car racing.

14. What is the relationship between Apollo and Artemis?
(a) Apollo is Artemis's father.
(b) They are twin siblings.
(c) They were lovers.
(d) Artemis is Apollo's mother.

15. What is the name of the creature who threatens Apollo and his friends in Chapter 1?
(a) Callie.
(b) Jennifer.
(c) Nanette.
(d) Marion.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Apollo's haiku in Chapter 9, what does he call Britomartis?

2. Which men lost Meg for Nero?

3. In Chapter 7, what is Apollo's talking arrow?

4. What is Apollo's history with Emmie?

5. How did Apollo hear Nero refer to the Waystation?

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