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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Pronce's relationship to Philomena?

2. During the competition, what does Arachne's portrait exemplify?

3. What type of plant does Dyrope pick to give to Hercules when he is born?

4. What does Medea agree to do in exchange for marrying Jason?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What significant events happen surrounding the birth of Hercules?

2. Why do Pyramus and Thisbe kill themselves?

3. How does Procne respond when she receives news of the way that Tereus is treating her sister, Philomena?

4. What is the result of Phaeton's visit to the Sun?

5. What happens when Andromeda's fiance breaks up her wedding to Perseus?

6. How is Hercules killed?

7. How does Europa come to be missing?

8. What is Narcissus' reaction to Echo's advances, and how does she respond?

9. In what ways do the brave villagers in Crete attempt to kill the wild boar that has been terrorizing the village?

10. How does Io come to be pregnant with Erasmus?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the beginning of time after creation, the humans go through four distinct ages. Briefly describe the four ages, and explain which among them had the largest impact on humanity, citing examples from the text to strengthen your argument.

Essay Topic 2

Almost all interactions with the Olympian gods resulted in either punishment or reward for the lesser beings. Choose one example of punishment and one example of reward given by the Olympian gods. How does this dichotomy affect the relationship that lesser beings have with the Olympian gods throughout the text?

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the novel, there are many symbols of peace that appear in the violent world of the gods. Describe two symbols of peace that appear in the novel, and explain how the symbols came to be.

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