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

2. What animal makes up half of Pan's body?
(a) Bull.
(b) Goat.
(c) Horse.
(d) Donkey.

3. How does Orpheus attempt to charm his way out of death?
(a) By reciting poetry.
(b) By painting.
(c) By dancing.
(d) By singing.

4. Who gives Romulus the gift of immortality after her restores his grandfather's throne?
(a) Venus.
(b) Pluto.
(c) Jupiter.
(d) Mercury.

5. What is Hippolytus' name changed to when he is given a second life?
(a) Vatican.
(b) Virbius.
(c) Venetia.
(d) Verano.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ciprius feel about being exiled from the land?

2. Which goddess convinces the nymphs to transform the gates of Rome back to their original position?

3. Which goddess sends omens to Julius Caesar about his fate?

4. How does Hecuba exact her revenge upon her son, Polymestor?

5. What lie is told about Iphis when she is born?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Calchas see when the Greeks are chasing after the Trojans, and how is this sighting interpreted?

2. Why does Byblis turn into a stream?

3. What is interesting about Aeneas' three daughters?

4. How does Ceyx respond to the news that wolves are attacking his livestock?

5. Why does Ulysses believe that he should be entitled to Achilles' armor after he dies?

6. What does Alcyone see in her dream brought to her by the nymph Sleep?

7. What question does Tlepolemus ask Nestor during his storytelling, and what is Nestor's response?

8. What story does Vertumnus tell Pomona, luring her into a relationship with him?

9. How does Midas find himself with the ears of a donkey?

10. How does Hippomenes outsmart Atalanta?

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