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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. What type of bird are Pierus' daughters transformed into?
(a) Mockingbirds.
(b) Kingfishers.
(c) Magpies.
(d) Cardinals.

3. What type of flower is Proserpina collecting when Dis first finds her?
(a) Salvia.
(b) Violets.
(c) Marigolds.
(d) Roses.

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

5. Which of the following best describes Hercules' death?
(a) Unnoticed.
(b) Messy.
(c) Slow.
(d) Quick.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Apollo conceal himself behind when he whispers advice to Paris during the war?

2. As punishment for harming a nymph, what is Dyrope slowly transformed into?

3. With what weapon is Perseus threatened at his wedding?

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

5. At what event does a centaur attempt to rape Hippodames?

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