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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. In her conversation with the raven, what does the crow claim to have been before her transformation?

2. What is the name of the nymph that first falls in love with Narcissus?

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

4. What color is Scylla's father's hair?

5. Where does Salmacis grab Hermaphrodites, begging the gods to make them as one?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Pentheus killed?

2. How are the five families of Thebe formed?

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

4. What prophecy does Meleager's mother remember in regards to her son's life and death?

5. What happens when Cephalus calls for a breeze to cool him in the woods?

6. According to Ovid, how is the earth created?

7. How does Perseus come to marry Andromeda?

8. What does Minos continually have a recurring dream about?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the beginning of time after creation, the humans go through four distinct ages. Briefly describe the four ages, and explain which among them had the largest impact on humanity, citing examples from the text to strengthen your argument.

Essay Topic 2

Many characters are married throughout the course of this novel. Choose two marriages that take place and compare / contrast the events that take place at the ceremonies. Then, explain what message Ovid is giving to the reader about marriage through these two examples.

Essay Topic 3

Pythagoras acts as an important speaker at the end of Ovid's novel. Explain the arguments that Pythagoras gave, and how they acted to summarize the messages that Ovid attempted to make throughout the novel.

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