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

2. How many days does Hercules' mother claim to have been in labor when her son was born?
(a) Nine.
(b) Seven.
(c) Five.
(d) Three.

3. Who bursts into Perseus and Andromeda's wedding, causing a disturbance?
(a) Andromeda's fiance.
(b) Perseus' mother.
(c) Andromeda's brother.
(d) Perseus' wife.

4. Why does Nestor leave Hercules out of his story about the Trojan War?
(a) Because he hates Hercules.
(b) Because Hercules asked him not to.
(c) Because Hercules wasn't at the battle.
(d) Because Hercules would be embarrassed.

5. On what continent does Miletus give birth to twins?
(a) Africa.
(b) Europe.
(c) Antarctica.
(d) Asia.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What type of flower is Proserpina collecting when Dis first finds her?

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

5. What power does Medusa's head hold?

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