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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 8: Perdix | Book 8: Meleager and the Calydonian Boar | Book 8: Althaea and Meleager | Book 8: Achelous and the Nymphs.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what "age of time" does war begin to break out, but there is still a sense of normality in the daily lives of the people?
(a) The Silver Age.
(b) The Gold Age.
(c) The Bronze Age.
(d) The Iron Age.

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

3. What is Minos searching for in Athens?
(a) An ally to fight with him.
(b) A woman to marry him.
(c) An artist to create with him.
(d) A scholar to study with him.

4. What object do Deucalian and Pyrrah throw to the earth, creating humans?
(a) Berries.
(b) Sticks.
(c) Stones.
(d) Leaves.

5. What does Juno enlist Tisiphone to do?
(a) Turn Athamas and Ino blind.
(b) Turn Athamas and Ino mad.
(c) Steal all the riches of Athamas and Ino.
(d) Kill all of Athamas and Ino's livestock.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Juno punish the servants living in Athamas and Ino's house?

3. With what weapon is Perseus threatened at his wedding?

4. What are the sailors aboard Acoetes' ship transformed into after their failed attempt to kidnap Bacchus?

5. What type of beast does Apollo give Cononis' baby to?

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