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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 8: Perdix | Book 8: Meleager and the Calydonian Boar | Book 8: Althaea and Meleager | Book 8: Achelous and the Nymphs.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What animal does Pyramus think attacked and killed Thisbe?
(a) A shark.
(b) A bear.
(c) A lion.
(d) A vulture.

2. What do the tears of the sea nymph who sees Dis steal Proserpina transform into?
(a) A black hole.
(b) A stream.
(c) A gravestone.
(d) A bouquet of flowers.

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

4. What does Jason ask Medea to give his ailing father?
(a) Peace.
(b) Medicine.
(c) Strength.
(d) Death.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jason arrive at King Aetes' court?

2. Why does Apollo kill Coronis?

3. When Meleager's mother is faced with the prospect of choosing sides between her son and brothers, who does she decide to kill?

4. What is unique about Argus' face?

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

(see the answer key)

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