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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. How do the women of Thracian attempt to kill Orpheus?
(a) By stoning him.
(b) By drowning him.
(c) By poisoning him.
(d) By setting him on fire.

2. How does Hercules kill the beast that is attacking Deianara in the woods?
(a) He sets it on fire.
(b) He wrestles it.
(c) He drowns it.
(d) He stabs it.

3. Which of the following adjectives best describes Myrrha?
(a) Nervous.
(b) Quiet.
(c) Beautiful.
(d) Evil.

4. Where do Cadmus and his wife live out the rest of their days after their transformation?
(a) In the underworld.
(b) In their same home.
(c) In the woods.
(d) In the clouds.

5. With what weapon is Perseus threatened at his wedding?
(a) A slingshot.
(b) A spear.
(c) A sword.
(d) A gun.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of bird are Pierus' daughters transformed into?

2. What type of tree does Jupiter change Daphne into in order to protect her?

3. Which of the following is NOT an explicit instruction from Jupiter on how the re-population of the earth is to happen?

4. What is unique about Argus' face?

5. Who sings a song for Eurydice that is so moving, even the harsh Fates begin to weep?

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