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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 15: The Death of Numa | Book 15: Hippolytus | Book 15: Cipus.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the nymph sent to Alcyone to inform her of Ceyx's death?
(a) Whisper.
(b) Dream.
(c) Sleep.
(d) Echo.

2. When Medea first sees Jason, which of the following best describes her response?
(a) Disgusted.
(b) Confused.
(c) Lustful.
(d) Enraged.

3. At the opening of the novel, who or what does Ovid evoke to inspire his writing?
(a) The skies.
(b) The heavens.
(c) The gods.
(d) The muses.

4. What type of insect reoccurs in Minos' dreams of the tree?
(a) Ants.
(b) Bees.
(c) Termites.
(d) Locusts.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Byblis tell the family member that she is in love with him?

2. What type of animal begins attacking Ceyx's livestock?

3. What does Diana sacrifice in the place of Iphigenia?

4. When Paris runs away from Troy, what has he stolen?

5. How does Juno punish the servants living in Athamas and Ino's house?

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