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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 Juno transform Castillo into?
(a) A fox.
(b) A squirrel.
(c) A deer.
(d) A bear.

2. What is unique about Argus' face?
(a) He has many eyes.
(b) He has many tongues.
(c) He has many teeth.
(d) He has many ears.

3. Why does Juno become enraged with Athamas and Ino?
(a) For killing a water nymph.
(b) For stealing crops from the poor.
(c) For being good parents.
(d) For blaspheming her name.

4. With what type of material are Icarus' wings fashioned?
(a) Wax.
(b) Sand.
(c) Lead.
(d) Gold.

5. What skill do both Arachne and Minerva hold?
(a) Sculpting.
(b) Weaving.
(c) Painting.
(d) Singing.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Ovid's version of the creation of the earth, what are the first two forces to be separated?

2. What object do Deucalian and Pyrrah throw to the earth, creating humans?

3. After Minerva begins to beat her, how does Arachne commit suicide?

4. What type of animal does Meleager kill, giving all of the credit to Atalanta?

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

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