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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. How many days does Hercules' mother claim to have been in labor when her son was born?
(a) Five.
(b) Nine.
(c) Three.
(d) Seven.

2. What does Phaeton request from his father to prove the validity of their relationship?
(a) To flower his earth.
(b) To hold his lightning rod.
(c) To ride in his chariot.
(d) To light his sky.

3. After Juno is so enraged with Tiresias' answer to her question, what does she do to him?
(a) She shrinks him.
(b) She mutes him.
(c) She deafens him.
(d) She blinds him.

4. Which of the following adjectives best describes Myrrha?
(a) Quiet.
(b) Evil.
(c) Nervous.
(d) Beautiful.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Pyramus kill himself?

3. How does Peleus eventually tame Thesion?

4. Why does Juno become enraged with Athamas and Ino?

5. What is Minos searching for in Athens?

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