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

2. Where is Achilles struck by an arrow, killing him?
(a) In the elbow.
(b) In the neck.
(c) In the stomach.
(d) In the heel.

3. As punishment for harming a nymph, what is Dyrope slowly transformed into?
(a) A flower.
(b) A bear.
(c) A mountain.
(d) A tree.

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

5. What do the tears of the sea nymph who sees Dis steal Proserpina transform into?
(a) A bouquet of flowers.
(b) A black hole.
(c) A gravestone.
(d) A stream.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What power does Medusa's head hold?

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

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

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

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