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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5, I/37-I/48.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Christine think herself unfortunate?
(a) She does not think of herself as unfortunate.
(b) For being born a woman.
(c) For being poor.
(d) For losing her job.

2. Who are the first Amazons to attack the invading Greeks?
(a) Synoppe and Thamiris.
(b) Menalippe and Hippolyta.
(c) Menalippe and Synoppe.
(d) Synoppe and Hippolyta.

3. Whose duty is to protect the rights of the innocent and prevent the wicked from abusing their power?
(a) The Virgin Mary.
(b) Lady Justice.
(c) Lady Rectitude.
(d) Lady Reason.

4. Who invents the science and techniques of agriculture?
(a) Medea.
(b) Nicostrata.
(c) Ceres.
(d) Isis.

5. Who tricks the guard of an enemy king and leads high-born Roman virgins back to their families?
(a) Fredegunde.
(b) Cloelia.
(c) Artemisia.
(d) Lilia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Theseus beg to marry?

2. Who is Clotar's mother?

3. Why do Hercules and Theseus invade the Amazons?

4. Who is honored by Roman newlywed wives' desire to emulate her?

5. What country does the King of Palmyria and his wife subjugate?

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