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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 15, III/10-III/19.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is Theodoric's mother's name?
(a) Camilla.
(b) Zenobia.
(c) Artemisia.
(d) Lilia.

4. Who does Justine's attempted suitor hire?
(a) An accountant.
(b) A necromancer.
(c) An executioner.
(d) A wife.

5. Who writes "Letter of Othea to Hector"?
(a) Proba.
(b) Nicostrata.
(c) Christine de Pizan.
(d) Sappho.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Lady Reason, what goes against reason and nature?

3. Whose duty is to judge and repay everyone according to their just deserts?

4. Who is converted when he kidnaps Saint Lucy with the intent of raping her?

5. What name does Marina assume when she joins her father's monastery?

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