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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. Why does Apollo kill Coronis?
(a) Because she has stolen from him.
(b) Because she rebuked his advances.
(c) Because she has been unfaithful.
(d) Because she lied about her identity.

2. After Tiresias is struck by a stick, what is changed about him?
(a) His height.
(b) His ability to love.
(c) His gender.
(d) His speech.

3. In her conversation with the raven, what does the crow claim to have been before her transformation?
(a) A warrior.
(b) A goddess.
(c) A princess.
(d) A nymph.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In hearing of Mercury's affections for Herse, what goddess does Minerva transform herself into?

2. Who is Phaeton's father?

3. In what "age of time" are all the creatures of the earth living harmoniously with one another?

4. After Juno is so enraged with Tiresias' answer to her question, what does she do to him?

5. Which of the following gods creates the four seasons for man?

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