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A Christmas Carol
Othello
Romeo and Juliet
The Merchant of Venice
The Scarlet Letter
No Fear Shakespeare
Literature
Other Subjects
Teacher
Blog
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Mythology
Edith Hamilton
Study Guide
Study Guide
Overview
Summary
Plot Overview
Summary & Analysis
Introduction to Classical Mythology
Part One, Chapters I–II
Part One, Chapters III–IV
Part Two, Chapters I–II
Part Two, Chapters III–IV
Part Three, Chapters I–II
Part Three, Chapters III–IV
Part Four, Chapters I–II
Part Four, Chapter III— The Adventures of Odysseus
Part Four, Chapter IV — The Adventures of Aeneas
Part Five, Chapters I–II
Part Five, Chapter III; Part Six, Chapters I–II
Part Seven, Introduction & Chapters I–II
Characters
Character List
Zeus
Odysseus
Oedipus
Medea
Main Ideas
Themes
Motifs
Symbols
Key Facts
Quotes
Important Quotes Explained
Further Study
Context
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
Context
Overview
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs & Symbols
Introduction to Classical Mythology
Part One, Chapters 1-2
Part One, Chapters 3-4
Part Two, Chapters 1-2
Part Two, Chapters 3-4
Part Three, Chapters 1-2
Part Three, Chapters 3-4
Part Four, Chapters 1-2
Part Four, Chapter 3- The Adventures of Odysseus
Part Four, Chapter 4 - The Adventures of Aeneas
Part Five, Chapters 1-2
Part Five, Chapter 3; Part Six, Chapters 1-2
Part Seven, Introduction & Chapters 1-2
Study Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
Writing Help
How to Write Literary Analysis
Suggested Essay Topics
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How to Cite This SparkNote
Teacher's Handbook
Further Study
Part Three, Chapters 3-4 Quiz
Further Study
Part Three, Chapters 3-4 Quiz
1
of 5
What characteristic is Hercules remembered for above all else?
Beauty
Intelligence
Honesty
Strength
2
of 5
After conquering the Minyans, whom does Hercules marry?
Megara
Daphne
Helen
Pandora
3
of 5
Why must Hercules go to Eurystheus of Mycenae and complete the twelve Labors of Hercules?
To become king
To save his wife
Penance for murder
To become a god
4
of 5
How does Hercules die?
The Labors of Hercules
Hades kills him
Zeus kills him
He kills himself
5
of 5
Who is considered the greatest female hero?
Medea
Megara
Atalanta
Hera
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