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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 13: The Fall of Troy | Book 13: Hecuba, Polyxena, and Polydorus | Book 13: Memnon.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Venus give to Hippomenes to distract Atalanta?
(a) Jingling bells.
(b) Furry kittens.
(c) Golden apples.
(d) Silver coins.

2. What does Minerva disguise herself as when she visits Arachne?
(a) An old woman.
(b) A young girl.
(c) A princess.
(d) A swan.

3. What type of bird are Pierus' daughters transformed into?
(a) Mockingbirds.
(b) Kingfishers.
(c) Magpies.
(d) Cardinals.

4. What is the name of the king who rules over Alcathous?
(a) Nicos.
(b) Nazareth.
(c) Narley.
(d) Nisus.

5. What object do Deucalian and Pyrrah throw to the earth, creating humans?
(a) Sticks.
(b) Stones.
(c) Berries.
(d) Leaves.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the nymph that first falls in love with Narcissus?

2. What is the name of the goddess that threatens Niobe?

3. What is Minos searching for in Athens?

4. What type of beast does Apollo give Cononis' baby to?

5. What type of plant does Dyrope pick to give to Hercules when he is born?

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