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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. Whose armor is fought over between Ajax and Ulysses?
(a) Argus'.
(b) Achilles'.
(c) Apollo's.
(d) Agamemnon's.

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

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

4. Which of the following activities does Atalanta challenge her potential suitors to?
(a) A dance contest.
(b) A weaving competition.
(c) A foot race.
(d) A cookoff.

5. What animal propels Juno's chariot?
(a) Winged horses.
(b) Centaurs.
(c) Ravens.
(d) Peacocks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal is Hecuba transformed into after she exacts her revenge on Polymestor?

2. What object do Deucalian and Pyrrah throw to the earth, creating humans?

3. After Minerva begins to beat her, how does Arachne commit suicide?

4. What ears does Apollo place atop Midas' head?

5. To whom does the council award the armor that has been fought over by Ajax and Ulysses?

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