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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 flower is Proserpina collecting when Dis first finds her?
(a) Violets.
(b) Roses.
(c) Marigolds.
(d) Salvia.

2. Which of the following best describes Hercules' death?
(a) Slow.
(b) Unnoticed.
(c) Messy.
(d) Quick.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Theseus smash over Eurytus' head, killing him?

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