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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jason arrive at King Aetes' court?

2. What is the name of the king who rules over Alcathous?

3. How does Pyramus kill himself?

4. During the competition, what does Arachne's portrait exemplify?

5. Who does Pronce kill in order to get back at her husband, Tereus?

Short Essay Questions

1. What condition does Jupiter come up with for the return of Proserpina from the underworld?

2. How does the competition between Minerva and Arachne progress?

3. Why is the beautiful princess transformed into a Crow?

4. How does Europa come to be missing?

5. In what ways do the brave villagers in Crete attempt to kill the wild boar that has been terrorizing the village?

6. How is Hercules killed?

7. What happens when Medea attempts to help Pelias' daughter return their father to an age of youthfulness?

8. What is the response to the three sisters who sit around gossiping and telling impious stories?

9. Why do Pyramus and Thisbe kill themselves?

10. What significant events happen surrounding the birth of Hercules?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the most famous arguments in Ovid's "Metamorphoses" happens between Ulysses and Ajax after Achilles dies in battle, as both men want to inherit Achilles' armor. Explain the argument that each man gave for deserving the armor, and then explain the effect that the final decision had on the plot of the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Many of the gods act violently toward the mortals they rule over. Choose two examples of violence against the mortals and then explain what effect the violent behaviors of the gods had on the balance between the two worlds.

Essay Topic 3

Many of the gods go through metamorphoses from spirit into animal. Choose two gods who were transformed, explain the circumstances surrounding their metamorphoses, and explain why each object of metamorphoses was chosen explicitly for that god's situation.

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