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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 type of bird are Pierus' daughters transformed into?
(a) Kingfishers.
(b) Magpies.
(c) Cardinals.
(d) Mockingbirds.

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

3. After Minerva begins to beat her, how does Arachne commit suicide?
(a) She hangs herself.
(b) She holds her breath until she dies.
(c) She stabs herself through the heart.
(d) She drinks poison.

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

5. With what is the Sun's palace adorned?
(a) Gold plated flowers.
(b) Photographs.
(c) Green vines.
(d) Artwork.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do the tears of the sea nymph who sees Dis steal Proserpina transform into?

3. Who does Cupid's first arrow hit?

4. What animal does Pyramus think attacked and killed Thisbe?

5. What animal does Juno transform Castillo into?

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