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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 15: The Death of Numa | Book 15: Hippolytus | Book 15: Cipus.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following gods creates the four seasons for man?
(a) Olympus.
(b) Apollo.
(c) Jupiter.
(d) Saturn.

2. What are the sailors aboard Acoetes' ship transformed into after their failed attempt to kidnap Bacchus?
(a) Sea urchins.
(b) Mermen.
(c) Dolphins.
(d) Starfish.

3. Why does Jason arrive at King Aetes' court?
(a) To take back the golden fleece.
(b) To return the gold he stole.
(c) To claim righful ownership to the sword.
(d) To marry Medea.

4. How does Hecuba exact her revenge upon her son, Polymestor?
(a) She poisons his stew.
(b) She gouges out his eyes.
(c) She sells him to the gypsies.
(d) She scalps him while he sleeps.

5. What type of plant does Dyrope pick to give to Hercules when he is born?
(a) A lotus.
(b) A narcissis.
(c) A magnolia.
(d) A lily.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Phaeton's father?

2. How does Glaucus respond to Circe when she offers herself to him?

3. What soldier is Cycnus worried has infuriated the goddess Diana?

4. What type of bird is Daedalion transformed into when he jumps off the cliff?

5. In hearing of Mercury's affections for Herse, what goddess does Minerva transform herself into?

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