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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. In what "age of time" are all the creatures of the earth living harmoniously with one another?
(a) The Gold Age.
(b) The Iron Age.
(c) The Silver Age.
(d) The Bronze Age.

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

3. How does Pyramus kill himself?
(a) He drowns himself in the sea.
(b) He stabs himself with a sword.
(c) He tears his own heart in two.
(d) He drinks a vile of poison.

4. Why does Nestor leave Hercules out of his story about the Trojan War?
(a) Because Hercules would be embarrassed.
(b) Because Hercules wasn't at the battle.
(c) Because Hercules asked him not to.
(d) Because he hates Hercules.

5. What job does Ganymede take over when he lives with Jupiter?
(a) Stable boy.
(b) Knight.
(c) Cook.
(d) Cupbearer.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is unique about Argus' face?

3. Which of the following gods creates the four seasons for man?

4. What animal makes up half of Pan's body?

5. What is Cephalus doing when he says he was kidnapped by Aurora?

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