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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After visiting a man named Lycaon, what disastrous event does Jupiter create to wipe out humanity?
(a) A fire.
(b) A tornado.
(c) A flood.
(d) A monsoon.

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

3. What is Cephalus doing when he says he was kidnapped by Aurora?
(a) Swimming.
(b) Sewing.
(c) Hunting.
(d) Fishing.

4. Who is Venus having an affair with when her husband, Vulcan, discovers them?
(a) Jupiter.
(b) Mars.
(c) Mercury.
(d) Pluto.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Juno enlist Tisiphone to do?

3. Which of the following best describes Hercules' death?

4. What animal does Pyramus think attacked and killed Thisbe?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are Philemon and Baucis?

2. What is the result of Phaeton's visit to the Sun?

3. Why do Pyramus and Thisbe kill themselves?

4. What happens after Juno enlists Tisiphone to help her extract her revenge on Athamas and Ino?

5. How does Perseus come to marry Andromeda?

6. How does Procne respond when she receives news of the way that Tereus is treating her sister, Philomena?

7. What is Narcissus' reaction to Echo's advances, and how does she respond?

8. What happens when Andromeda's fiance breaks up her wedding to Perseus?

9. What happens when Jupiter goes to visit Lycaon?

10. How is Pentheus killed?

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