View a FREE sample

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How are the sons of Callirhoe altered after Hercules' death?

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

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 240 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample