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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 7: Medea and Aeson | Book 7: Medea and Pelias: Her Flight | Book 7: Theseus | Book 7: Minos, Aeacus, The Plague at Ageina, The Myrmidons.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jupiter transform Io into in the attempts to quench his wife's suspicion?
(a) A rat.
(b) A swan.
(c) A flower.
(d) A cow.

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

3. After visiting a man named Lycaon, what disastrous event does Jupiter create to wipe out humanity?
(a) A monsoon.
(b) A tornado.
(c) A flood.
(d) A fire.

4. What power does Medusa's head hold?
(a) The power to turn people to stone.
(b) The power to turn people to snakes.
(c) The power to turn objects to gold.
(d) The power to turn water to wine.

5. During the competition, what does Arachne's portrait exemplify?
(a) The beauty of the Athens landscape.
(b) The glory of the Olympian gods.
(c) The violence of the Olympian gods.
(d) The dangers of the underworld.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years is Tereus married to Procne before he begins to see other women?

2. What type of beast does Apollo give Cononis' baby to?

3. When Medea first sees Jason, which of the following best describes her response?

4. What is unique about Argus' face?

5. What does Medea instruct Pelias' daughters to do to their father?

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