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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 13: The Fall of Troy | Book 13: Hecuba, Polyxena, and Polydorus | Book 13: Memnon.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following animals does Thesion transform into to escape Peleus?
(a) A donkey.
(b) A lion.
(c) A bird.
(d) A fish.

2. When Medea first sees Jason, which of the following best describes her response?
(a) Lustful.
(b) Disgusted.
(c) Enraged.
(d) Confused.

3. What part of her father's body does Scylla present to Minos in an act of love?
(a) His scalp.
(b) His heart.
(c) His eyes.
(d) His spine.

4. How does Philomena get messages to Pronce after her tongue has been removed?
(a) Through eye blinking.
(b) Through woven tapestries.
(c) Through written letters.
(d) Through smoke signals.

5. What is the name of the nymph sent to Alcyone to inform her of Ceyx's death?
(a) Sleep.
(b) Dream.
(c) Whisper.
(d) Echo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the goddess that threatens Niobe?

2. What does Pygmalion sculpt his wife out of?

3. With what type of material are Icarus' wings fashioned?

4. What animal propels Juno's chariot?

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

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