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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. Who changes Ulysses's men into swine?
(a) Ceres.
(b) Manto.
(c) Medea.
(d) Circe.

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

3. Why do Hercules and Theseus invade the Amazons?
(a) The Amazons invade the Greeks.
(b) There is peace between the Greeks and the Amazons.
(c) Because they want wives.
(d) Because they fear the Amazons.

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

5. Why don't women participate in court?
(a) Because women are not intelligent enough.
(b) Because women are not moral enough.
(c) Because women are intimidated by criminals.
(d) Because court goes against women's natural modesty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who writes "Letter of Othea to Hector"?

2. Who is Aeneas's wife and the mother of Julius Silvanus?

3. Who does Reason claim never criticized women more than men?

4. After the three ladies appear, why does the first lady chide Christine for believing books?

5. Who is Irene's master that teaches her to paint?

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