Metamorphoses 3-4 Reading Check

Who was the brother of Europa, who eventually became the founder of Thebes?

• Cadmus

• Pyramus

• Pentheus

• Tiresias

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Cadmus planted the teeth of what animal as part of the foundation of Thebes?

• dragon

• bull

• dolphin

• stag

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CCSS.RL.4.9

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Actaeon accidentally viewed which goddess bathing, leading to his transformation and death?

• Diana (Artemis)

• Minerva (Athena)

• Juno (Hera)

• Venus (Aphrodite)

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CCSS.RL.4.9

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Draw what happens to Actaeon. (His transformation & death)

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CCSS.RL.4.9

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Who is the mother of Bacchus, impregnated by Jupiter (also called Jove)?

• Semele

• Echo

• Europa

• Salmacis

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CCSS.RL.4.9

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Circle on Jupiter's body where Bacchus was sewn to complete his full term before birth.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

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Who is the handsome youth who falls in love with his own reflection?

• Narcissus

• Acoetes

• Pyramus

• Hermaphroditus

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

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Draw what happens to Pentheus when he rejects the worship of Bacchus.

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What animal are the shipmates of Acoetes turned into after they try to kidnap Bacchus?

• dolphins

• dogs

• pigs

• bats

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

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CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Briefly retell in your own words the story of Pyramus & Thisbe.

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