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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 12: Nestor and Hercules | Book 12: The Death of Achilles | Book 13: Ajax and Ulysses and the Arms of Achilles.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following objects is NOT thrown at Caenis by the centaurs in an attempt to kill him?
(a) Whole mountains.
(b) Boulders.
(c) Trees.
(d) Clouds from the sky.

3. What power does Medusa's head hold?
(a) The power to turn water to wine.
(b) The power to turn people to stone.
(c) The power to turn people to snakes.
(d) The power to turn objects to gold.

4. How are the sons of Callirhoe altered after Hercules' death?
(a) The begin to age more slowly.
(b) They begin to grow in girth.
(c) They begin to grow in height.
(d) They begin to age more quickly.

5. At what event does a centaur attempt to rape Hippodames?
(a) At a wedding.
(b) At a picnic.
(c) At a dinner party.
(d) At a funeral.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what continent does Miletus give birth to twins?

2. What do the tears of the sea nymph who sees Dis steal Proserpina transform into?

3. Which of the following best describes Hercules' death?

4. How many days does Hercules' mother claim to have been in labor when her son was born?

5. Where is Achilles struck by an arrow, killing him?

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