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Metamorphoses | Quiz

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Metamorphoses | Quiz

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1)

What does Jason ask Medea to give his ailing father? (from Book 7: Medea and Aeson | Book 7: Medea and Pelias: Her Flight | Book 7: Theseus | Book 7: Minos, Aeacus, The Plague at Ageina, The Myrmidons)

Death.
Peace.
Medicine.
Strength.
2)

How does Hippolytus die? (from Book 15: The Death of Numa | Book 15: Hippolytus | Book 15: Cipus)

He is killed by a lightning bolt.
He is dragged to death by his horses.
He falls out of a Juniper tree.
He is bitten by a viper in the woods.
3)

What type of bird does Scylla's father transform into after his death? (from Book 8: Perdix | Book 8: Meleager and the Calydonian Boar | Book 8: Althaea and Meleager | Book 8: Achelous and the Nymphs)

A hawk.
A penguin.
A swan.
A flamingo.
4)

What is the name of the king who rules over Alcathous? (from Book 7: Cephalus and Procris | Book 8: Scylla and Minos | Book 8: The Minotaur | Book 8: Daedalus and Icarus)

Nazareth.
Nicos.
Narley.
Nisus.
5)

How does Hercules kill the beast that is attacking Deianara in the woods? (from Book 8: Philemon and Baucis | Book 8: Erysichthon and His Daughter | Book 9: Achelous and Hercules | Book 9: Hercules, Nessus, and Deianira)

He wrestles it.
He sets it on fire.
He stabs it.
He drowns it.
6)

What job does Ganymede take over when he lives with Jupiter? (from Book 10: Ganymede | Book 10: Hyacinth | Book 10: Pygmalion)

Knight.
Cupbearer.
Cook.
Stable boy.
7)

What is Numa's wife transformed into after she disturbs the landmark in the woods? (from Book 15: The Death of Numa | Book 15: Hippolytus | Book 15: Cipus)

A weeping willow.
A flowering rose bush.
A kingfisher.
A pool of water.
8)

Which goddess sends omens to Julius Caesar about his fate? (from Book 15: Aesculapius | Book 15: The Apotheosis of Julius Caesar | Book 15: Epilogue)

Aphrodite.
Juno.
Venus.
Circe.
9)

Who sings a song for Eurydice that is so moving, even the harsh Fates begin to weep? (from Book 9: Byblis | Book 9: Iphis and Ianthe | Book 10: Orpheus and Eurydice | Book 10: Cyparissus)

Orpheus.
Venus.
Proserpina.
Pluto.
10)

What animal, when mated with a human, produces a Minotaur? (from Book 8: Perdix | Book 8: Meleager and the Calydonian Boar | Book 8: Althaea and Meleager | Book 8: Achelous and the Nymphs)

A moose.
A cariboo.
A bull.
A buffalo.
11)

What does Apollo conceal himself behind when he whispers advice to Paris during the war? (from Book 12: Nestor and Hercules | Book 12: The Death of Achilles | Book 13: Ajax and Ulysses and the Arms of Achilles)

The shadow of a mountain.
The trunk of a tree.
A wave in the sea.
A cloud.
12)

What does Myrrha turn herself into to avoid being killed? (from Book 10: Myrrha | Book 10: Venus and Adonis | Book 10: Atalanta)

A tree.
A flower.
A bird.
A stream.
13)

What does Hercules break off of Achelous during their battle? (from Book 8: Philemon and Baucis | Book 8: Erysichthon and His Daughter | Book 9: Achelous and Hercules | Book 9: Hercules, Nessus, and Deianira)

His nose.
His horn.
His wings.
His collarbones.
14)

What is Scylla transformed into when she is attempting to destroy Aeneas' fleet? (from Book 14: Scylla and Glaucus (continued) | Book 14: The Pilgrimage of Aeneas (continued) | Book 14: The Island of Circe)

A crag.
A piece of driftwood.
A volcano.
A bird.
15)

What part of her father's body does Scylla present to Minos in an act of love? (from Book 7: Cephalus and Procris | Book 8: Scylla and Minos | Book 8: The Minotaur | Book 8: Daedalus and Icarus)

His heart.
His spine.
His eyes.
His scalp.
16)

What is interesting about Cycnus' skin? (from Book 12: Achilles and Cycnus | Book 12: Caenis | Book 12: The Battle of The Lapiths and Centaurs)

It is impenetrable.
It flakes off his body when touched.
It is transparent.
It is the color of gold.
17)

What gift is Sibyl given from Apollo? (from Book 14: Scylla and Glaucus (continued) | Book 14: The Pilgrimage of Aeneas (continued) | Book 14: The Island of Circe)

Eternal life.
Transformation from mortal to goddess.
The ability to fly.
The ability to propecy.
18)

Why is Peleus exiled from Troy? (from Book 11: Peleus and Thetis | Book 11: Daedalion | Book 11: The Cattle of Peleus)

For beating a donkey.
For stealing from Midas.
For killing his brother.
For raping his wife.
19)

What is the name of Romulus' grandfather, whose throne he restored? (from Book 14: Legends of Early Rome; The Apotheosis of Romulus | Book 15: Numa and the Foundation of Crotona | Book 15: The Doctrines of Pythagoras)

Theulecian.
Numitor.
Bromulous.
Croneus.
20)

What form does Aesculapius take when relieving the Romans of their plague? (from Book 15: Aesculapius | Book 15: The Apotheosis of Julius Caesar | Book 15: Epilogue)

A dove.
A snake.
A dog.
A man.
21)

Where does Orpheus go to attempt to win back his wife? (from Book 9: Byblis | Book 9: Iphis and Ianthe | Book 10: Orpheus and Eurydice | Book 10: Cyparissus)

The vally of the gods.
The heavens.
Mount Olympus.
The underworld.
22)

What is the name of the nymph sent to Alcyone to inform her of Ceyx's death? (from Book 11: Ceyx and Alcyone | Book 11: Aesacus | Book 12: The Expedition Against Troy)

Sleep.
Whisper.
Echo.
Dream.
23)

Which family member does Myrrha inappropriately fall in love with? (from Book 10: Myrrha | Book 10: Venus and Adonis | Book 10: Atalanta)

Her son.
Her uncle.
Her father.
Her brother.
24)

What does Caenis request to be turned into when offered a wish from Neptune? (from Book 12: Achilles and Cycnus | Book 12: Caenis | Book 12: The Battle of The Lapiths and Centaurs)

A tree.
A bird.
A man.
A warrior.
25)

What type of insect reoccurs in Minos' dreams of the tree? (from Book 7: Cephalus and Procris | Book 8: Scylla and Minos | Book 8: The Minotaur | Book 8: Daedalus and Icarus)

Ants.
Locusts.
Bees.
Termites.
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