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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 11: Peleus and Thetis | Book 11: Daedalion | Book 11: The Cattle of Peleus.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of tree does Jupiter change Daphne into in order to protect her?
(a) A hickory tree.
(b) A laurel tree.
(c) A magnolia tree.
(d) An olive tree.

2. What does Pygmalion sculpt his wife out of?
(a) Granite.
(b) Ivory.
(c) Limestone.
(d) Clay.

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

4. Why does Jason arrive at King Aetes' court?
(a) To marry Medea.
(b) To take back the golden fleece.
(c) To return the gold he stole.
(d) To claim righful ownership to the sword.

5. How does Peleus eventually tame Thesion?
(a) He ties her up.
(b) He paints a portrait of her.
(c) He overpowers her.
(d) He soothes her with poetry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal does Jupiter transform himself into when he kidnaps Ganymede?

2. What lie is told about Iphis when she is born?

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

4. How many children does Niobe lose after she refuses to comply with the gods?

5. What does Juno enlist Tisiphone to do?

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