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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 13: The Pilgrimage of Aeneas | Book 13: Acis and Galatea | Book 13: Scylla and Glaucus.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Peleus eventually tame Thesion?
(a) He ties her up.
(b) He soothes her with poetry.
(c) He paints a portrait of her.
(d) He overpowers her.

3. What animal propels Juno's chariot?
(a) Ravens.
(b) Peacocks.
(c) Centaurs.
(d) Winged horses.

4. What part of her father's body does Scylla present to Minos in an act of love?
(a) His eyes.
(b) His scalp.
(c) His spine.
(d) His heart.

5. What object do Deucalian and Pyrrah throw to the earth, creating humans?
(a) Sticks.
(b) Stones.
(c) Berries.
(d) Leaves.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Pronce's relationship to Philomena?

2. What type of nymph is Galatea?

3. After Tiresias is struck by a stick, what is changed about him?

4. What type of animal attempts to attack Deianara while she is walking through the woods?

5. Where do Cadmus and his wife live out the rest of their days after their transformation?

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