Metamorphoses Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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Metamorphoses Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the tears of the sea nymph who sees Dis steal Proserpina transform into?
(a) A gravestone.
(b) A bouquet of flowers.
(c) A stream.
(d) A black hole.

2. What type of animal attempts to attack Deianara while she is walking through the woods?
(a) A centaur.
(b) A unicorn.
(c) A giant.
(d) A minotaur.

3. Who is Phaeton's father?
(a) The Moon.
(b) The Sun.
(c) The Wind.
(d) The Sea.

4. What does Medea agree to do in exchange for marrying Jason?
(a) Kill her father so that Jason will not have to complete the tasks.
(b) Beg her father to rethink the tasks.
(c) Complete the tasks for Jason.
(d) Help him through magical tasks.

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

6. With what is the Sun's palace adorned?
(a) Green vines.
(b) Gold plated flowers.
(c) Artwork.
(d) Photographs.

7. What does Medea instruct Pelias' daughters to do to their father?
(a) Cut off one of their father's toes.
(b) Drain him of his blood.
(c) Remove the skin from his body.
(d) Shave off all their father's hair.

8. After Castillo is reunited with her son, what does Jupiter transform the pair into?
(a) Stars.
(b) Clouds.
(c) Trees.
(d) Flowers.

9. Over what does Achelous find himself in a fight with Hercules?
(a) Gold.
(b) Crops.
(c) A woman.
(d) A fish.

10. How does Pyramus kill himself?
(a) He drowns himself in the sea.
(b) He stabs himself with a sword.
(c) He tears his own heart in two.
(d) He drinks a vile of poison.

11. When the nymphs come to bury Narcissus' body, what is the only thing that they find by the pool of water?
(a) Bones.
(b) His reflection.
(c) Dirt.
(d) Flowers.

12. Who does Cupid's first arrow hit?
(a) Jupiter.
(b) Apollo.
(c) Io.
(d) Olympus.

13. Which of the following adjectives best describes the life of Philemon and Baucis?
(a) Arrogant.
(b) Poor.
(c) Dangerous.
(d) Deceptive.

14. With what type of material are Icarus' wings fashioned?
(a) Sand.
(b) Wax.
(c) Lead.
(d) Gold.

15. What is the name of the goddess that threatens Niobe?
(a) Minerva.
(b) Andromeda.
(c) Latona.
(d) Juno.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what is Phaeton killed?

2. What does Minerva disguise herself as when she visits Arachne?

3. In response to Juno's actions against Tiresias, what gift does Jupiter give the old man?

4. What color is Scylla's father's hair?

5. What type of insect reoccurs in Minos' dreams of the tree?

(see the answer keys)

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