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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3: Tiresias | Book 3: Narcissus and Echo | Book 3: Pentheus and Bacchus | Book 4: The Daughters of Minyas.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the opening of the novel, who or what does Ovid evoke to inspire his writing?
(a) The muses.
(b) The gods.
(c) The heavens.
(d) The skies.

2. With what is Phaeton killed?
(a) A lightning bolt.
(b) A sword.
(c) A wild animal.
(d) A giant wave.

3. In hearing of Mercury's affections for Herse, what goddess does Minerva transform herself into?
(a) Greed.
(b) Lust.
(c) Envy.
(d) Anger.

4. In response to Juno's actions against Tiresias, what gift does Jupiter give the old man?
(a) The ability to prophecy.
(b) The ability to fly.
(c) The ability to love.
(d) The gift of everlasting life.

5. What type of tree does Jupiter change Daphne into in order to protect her?
(a) An olive tree.
(b) A laurel tree.
(c) A magnolia tree.
(d) A hickory tree.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Cupid's first arrow hit?

2. What is the name of the nymph that first falls in love with Narcissus?

3. What are the sailors aboard Acoetes' ship transformed into after their failed attempt to kidnap Bacchus?

4. When the nymphs come to bury Narcissus' body, what is the only thing that they find by the pool of water?

5. What object do Deucalian and Pyrrah throw to the earth, creating humans?

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