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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 does Adonis die?
(a) He is mauled to death in the woods.
(b) He transforms into a flower and lives forever.
(c) He is drowned by an angry water nymph.
(d) He is trampled to death by stampeding livestock.

2. On what continent does Miletus give birth to twins?
(a) Antarctica.
(b) Europe.
(c) Africa.
(d) Asia.

3. What does Hercules break off of Achelous during their battle?
(a) His collarbones.
(b) His nose.
(c) His wings.
(d) His horn.

4. In response to Juno's actions against Tiresias, what gift does Jupiter give the old man?
(a) The ability to love.
(b) The gift of everlasting life.
(c) The ability to prophecy.
(d) The ability to fly.

5. What does Myrrha turn herself into to avoid being killed?
(a) A stream.
(b) A flower.
(c) A tree.
(d) A bird.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Tiresias is struck by a stick, what is changed about him?

2. What type of bird does Scylla's father transform into after his death?

3. What does Minerva disguise herself as when she visits Arachne?

4. How does Pyramus kill himself?

5. What does Jason ask Medea to give his ailing father?

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