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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In her conversation with the raven, what does the crow claim to have been before her transformation?
(a) A goddess.
(b) A nymph.
(c) A princess.
(d) A warrior.

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 claim righful ownership to the sword.
(d) To marry Medea.

3. What type of animal does Meleager kill, giving all of the credit to Atalanta?
(a) A badger.
(b) A boar.
(c) A buffalo.
(d) A coyote.

4. After Juno is so enraged with Tiresias' answer to her question, what does she do to him?
(a) She deafens him.
(b) She shrinks him.
(c) She blinds him.
(d) She mutes him.

5. Why does Juno become enraged with Athamas and Ino?
(a) For stealing crops from the poor.
(b) For killing a water nymph.
(c) For blaspheming her name.
(d) For being good parents.

6. How does Clytie respond to the Sun's affair with Leucothoe?
(a) Clytie tears Leucothoe's heart out.
(b) Clytie extinguishes the Sun.
(c) Clytie has Leucothoe buried alive.
(d) Clytie kills herself from the anguish.

7. With what is the Sun's palace adorned?
(a) Photographs.
(b) Gold plated flowers.
(c) Green vines.
(d) Artwork.

8. What do the tears of the sea nymph who sees Dis steal Proserpina transform into?
(a) A stream.
(b) A gravestone.
(c) A bouquet of flowers.
(d) A black hole.

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

10. What skill do both Arachne and Minerva hold?
(a) Painting.
(b) Weaving.
(c) Sculpting.
(d) Singing.

11. During the competition, what does Minerva's portrait exemplify?
(a) The glory of the Olympian gods.
(b) The beauty of the Athens landscape.
(c) The dangers of the underworld.
(d) The violence of the Olympian gods.

12. Why does Apollo kill Coronis?
(a) Because she lied about her identity.
(b) Because she has been unfaithful.
(c) Because she rebuked his advances.
(d) Because she has stolen from him.

13. With what weapon is Perseus threatened at his wedding?
(a) A sword.
(b) A spear.
(c) A gun.
(d) A slingshot.

14. As Cadmus and his wife mourn Athamas and Ino, what animals are they turned into by their grief?
(a) Goldfish.
(b) Snakes.
(c) Dolphins.
(d) Toads.

15. After Minerva begins to beat her, how does Arachne commit suicide?
(a) She stabs herself through the heart.
(b) She holds her breath until she dies.
(c) She hangs herself.
(d) She drinks poison.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what is Phaeton killed?

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

3. What type of insect reoccurs in Minos' dreams of the tree?

4. Over what does Achelous find himself in a fight with Hercules?

5. When Apollo goes missing, what does Mercury steal from him?

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