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

2. 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.

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

4. What does Apollo conceal himself behind when he whispers advice to Paris during the war?
(a) A cloud.
(b) A wave in the sea.
(c) The shadow of a mountain.
(d) The trunk of a tree.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What power does Medusa's head hold?

5. Who bursts into Perseus and Andromeda's wedding, causing a disturbance?

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