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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 Medea instruct Pelias' daughters to do to their father?
(a) Drain him of his blood.
(b) Shave off all their father's hair.
(c) Cut off one of their father's toes.
(d) Remove the skin from his body.

2. 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.

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

4. What are the sailors aboard Acoetes' ship transformed into after their failed attempt to kidnap Bacchus?
(a) Starfish.
(b) Dolphins.
(c) Sea urchins.
(d) Mermen.

5. How does Philomena get messages to Pronce after her tongue has been removed?
(a) Through woven tapestries.
(b) Through smoke signals.
(c) Through written letters.
(d) Through eye blinking.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Castillo is reunited with her son, what does Jupiter transform the pair into?

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

3. What does Minerva disguise herself as when she visits Arachne?

4. What animal does Juno transform Castillo into?

5. What type of tree does Jupiter change Daphne into in order to protect her?

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