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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following objects is NOT thrown at Caenis by the centaurs in an attempt to kill him?

2. Why does Nestor leave Hercules out of his story about the Trojan War?

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

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

5. What power does Medusa's head hold?

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