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1. 1. Which hero is sent to bring Cerberus out of the underworld?

   Which hero is sent to bring Cerberus out of the underworld?

   Heracles Theseus Perseus

2. 2. Why are the hounds in Actaeon's story especially tragic?

   Why are the hounds in Actaeon's story especially tragic?

   They rescue every hunter in the forest They never meet the hunter They attack their own transformed master

3. 3. How does the old Argos respond when he notices Odysseus nearby?

   How does the old Argos respond when he notices Odysseus nearby?

   He speaks with a human voice He runs a long race around the palace He moves his tail and lowers his ears

4. 4. In the ancient version quoted by Pausanias, how does the chase of the Teumessian fox end?

   In the ancient version quoted by Pausanias, how does the chase of the Teumessian fox end?

   Both animals turn to stone The dog becomes king of Thebes The fox becomes a domestic cat

5. 5. Which dog guards Geryon's cattle in the account of Heracles's labours?

   Which dog guards Geryon's cattle in the account of Heracles's labours?

   Argos Laelaps Orthus

6. 6. The Odyssey says Argos sees Odysseus again in the twentieth year. What kind of evidence is this?

   The Odyssey says Argos sees Odysseus again in the twentieth year. What kind of evidence is this?

   A veterinary longevity study A detail within an epic narrative A dated archaeological dog skeleton

7. 7. Which canine figure in this selection is an ageing household dog rather than a many-headed guardian?

   Which canine figure in this selection is an ageing household dog rather than a many-headed guardian?

   Orthus Argos Cerberus

8. 8. How many heads does Orthus have in Apollodorus's description?

   How many heads does Orthus have in Apollodorus's description?

   One Three Two

9. 9. Which goddess is involved in Actaeon's transformation in Ovid's story?

   Which goddess is involved in Actaeon's transformation in Ovid's story?

   Diana Minerva Venus

10. 10. What extraordinary hunting ability belongs to Laelaps in the myth?

    What extraordinary hunting ability belongs to Laelaps in the myth?

    Always becoming invisible at dawn Always changing into a bird Always catching the animal pursued

11. 11. What happens after Heracles shows Cerberus to Eurystheus in Apollodorus's account?

    What happens after Heracles shows Cerberus to Eurystheus in Apollodorus's account?

    Cerberus is released into the sea Cerberus becomes a palace pet permanently Cerberus is returned to the underworld

12. 12. Can Actaeon's mythical hounds tell us how an unfamiliar real dog will behave?

    Can Actaeon's mythical hounds tell us how an unfamiliar real dog will behave?

    Yes, a painting predicts any dog's reaction Yes, every hunting dog follows the same fate No, a myth is not a behavioural assessment

13. 13. What makes Argos's encounter with the returning hero memorable?

    What makes Argos's encounter with the returning hero memorable?

    He recognises his master despite his changed appearance He becomes king of Ithaca He teaches the hero to sail

14. 14. Two ancient works give Cerberus different numbers of heads. What is the best response?

    Two ancient works give Cerberus different numbers of heads. What is the best response?

    Assume one must be a modern typing mistake Average the numbers to find his real anatomy Identify which version each work follows

15. 15. In the story recalled by Titian's Death of Actaeon, into what animal is the hunter transformed?

    In the story recalled by Titian's Death of Actaeon, into what animal is the hunter transformed?

    A stag An eagle A wolf

16. 16. In the Odyssey, whose dog is Argos?

    In the Odyssey, whose dog is Argos?

    Achilles's Heracles's Odysseus's

17. 17. In Apollodorus's account, what condition is set for taking Cerberus?

    In Apollodorus's account, what condition is set for taking Cerberus?

    Heracles must turn him into a horse Heracles must overcome him without weapons Heracles must buy him at a market

18. 18. Why is the chase between Laelaps and the Teumessian fox a paradox?

    Why is the chase between Laelaps and the Teumessian fox a paradox?

    Both animals refuse to move The dog always catches, but the fox cannot be caught Both animals are ordinary farm dogs

19. 19. Which realm is associated with Cerberus?

    Which realm is associated with Cerberus?

    The open sea The summit of every mountain The underworld

20. 20. In the Library attributed to Apollodorus, how many dog heads does Cerberus have?

    In the Library attributed to Apollodorus, how many dog heads does Cerberus have?

    One Three Two