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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Woodcutter and Hermes" what does the woodcutter lose?
(a) His cloak.
(b) His axe.
(c) His logs.
(d) No answers are correct.

2. How many pouches are bestowed upon man when he is created?
(a) Two pouches.
(b) Ten pouches.
(c) Three pouches.
(d) Five pouches.

3. In "The Injured Wolf and the Ewe" whom does the wolf ask for help?
(a) A beetle.
(b) A mouse.
(c) An ewe.
(d) A lamb.

4. In "The Trodden-on Snake and Zeus" which animal appeals to Zeus?
(a) The snake.
(b) The fox.
(c) The ass.
(d) The wolf.

5. Why does the owner beat up his animal the ass in "The Ass Carrying a Statue of a God"?
(a) The ass refuses to move.
(b) The ass starts braying too loudly.
(c) The ass starts kicking people.
(d) The ass starts bowing to people.

6. In "The Wolf and the Ass" who reveals the wolf's truth?
(a) Other wolves.
(b) A hyena.
(c) The ass.
(d) A fox.

7. In "The Tortoise and the Eagle" how does the tortoise die?
(a) He is eaten by some wild animals.
(b) He breaks his shell.
(c) He gets injured and dies.
(d) He falls to the ground from the air and dies.

8. In "The Ass and the Cicadas" whom is the ass jealous of?
(a) Cicadas.
(b) Horses.
(c) Donkeys.
(d) Dogs.

9. In "The Wolf and the Young Lamb Taking Refuge in a Temple" who is pursuing the lamb?
(a) The fox.
(b) The lion.
(c) The hyena.
(d) The wolf.

10. In "Winter and Spring" which two seasons are arguing?
(a) Summer and spring.
(b) Summer and Winter.
(c) Winter and fall.
(d) Winter and spring.

11. In "The Traveler and Hermes" whom does the traveler meet?
(a) Apollo.
(b) Another traveller.
(c) Hermes.
(d) Zeus.

12. In "Prometheus and Men" what does Prometheus create?
(a) Men and beasts.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Only beasts.
(d) Only men.

13. In "The Woodcutter and Hermes" who appears before the woodcutter?
(a) Momos.
(b) A woman.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Hermes.

14. In "The Young Wastrel and the Swallow" what does the man lose?
(a) His shoes.
(b) His cloak.
(c) His wig.
(d) His hat.

15. Why is the ass screaming in "The Ass, the Raven and the Wolf?
(a) Because the master is hitting him.
(b) Because a wolf is biting his tail.
(c) None of the above.
(d) Because he has sore that is being picked by a raven.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Polemos?

2. In "The Wild Boar, the Horse and the Huntsman" which two animals share pasture?

3. In "The Bees and Zeus" what does Zeus grant to the bees?

4. In "The Bird-catcher and the Partridge" whom does the bird catcher kill?

5. In "The Wolf Proud of His Shadow, and the Lion" what is the wolf proud of?

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