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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4: Athamas and Ino | Book 4: The Transformation of Cadmus | Book 4: Perseus and Andromeda | Book 5: Perseus' Fight in the Palace of Cepheus.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Clytie respond to the Sun's affair with Leucothoe?
(a) Clytie extinguishes the Sun.
(b) Clytie has Leucothoe buried alive.
(c) Clytie kills herself from the anguish.
(d) Clytie tears Leucothoe's heart out.

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

3. Where do Cadmus and his wife live out the rest of their days after their transformation?
(a) In the underworld.
(b) In the clouds.
(c) In their same home.
(d) In the woods.

4. In what "age of time" are all the creatures of the earth living harmoniously with one another?
(a) The Silver Age.
(b) The Bronze Age.
(c) The Iron Age.
(d) The Gold Age.

5. Why do Pyramus and Thisbe decide to run away from their families?
(a) Because Pyramus is rich and Thisbe is poor.
(b) Because their fathers do not approve of their relationship.
(c) Because their fathers are both murderers.
(d) Because Thisbe is dying and Pyramus is the only one that can save her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Juno become enraged with Athamas and Ino?

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

3. Why does Apollo kill Coronis?

4. With what is the Sun's palace adorned?

5. With what is Phaeton killed?

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