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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. In what "age of time" does war begin to break out, but there is still a sense of normality in the daily lives of the people?
(a) The Silver Age.
(b) The Gold Age.
(c) The Bronze Age.
(d) The Iron Age.

2. In Ovid's version of the creation of the earth, what are the first two forces to be separated?
(a) Humans from gods.
(b) Light from dark.
(c) Land from water.
(d) Heavy air from light air.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Pyramus and Thisbe decide to run away from their families?

2. What does Phaeton request from his father to prove the validity of their relationship?

3. What does Jupiter transform Io into in the attempts to quench his wife's suspicion?

4. What type of insect reoccurs in Minos' dreams of the tree?

5. On what animal does Medea practice her youth-building spell?

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