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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. Which of the following gods creates the four seasons for man?
(a) Olympus.
(b) Jupiter.
(c) Saturn.
(d) Apollo.

2. How does Juno punish the servants living in Athamas and Ino's house?
(a) She transforms them into rats.
(b) She drowns them in a river.
(c) She feeds them to poisonous snakes.
(d) She turns them to stone.

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

4. After Tiresias is struck by a stick, what is changed about him?
(a) His speech.
(b) His gender.
(c) His height.
(d) His ability to love.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What object represents Meleager's life according to an old prophecy?

2. With what weapon is Perseus threatened at his wedding?

3. What is Cephalus doing when he says he was kidnapped by Aurora?

4. What animal propels Juno's chariot?

5. After Arachne is dead, what type of animal does Minerva transform her body into?

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