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Mythology Quiz One
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Mythology Quiz One
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
A
B
C
D
1.
What traits define an epic hero?
a.
superhuman-smarter, stronger, braver than average humans
c.
unusual circumstance at birth-born into royalty or danger
b.
participate in a cyclical journey
d.
all of the above
A
B
C
D
2.
2. Universal theme is a message about life that
a.
can be understood by most cultures.
c.
can be about love, hate, heroes, conflict or power.
b.
appears in different times, places, and cultures.
d.
can be all of the above.
A
B
C
D
3.
3. Who is the goddess of love and beauty?
a.
Aphrodite
c.
Athena
b.
Hera
d.
Hades
A
B
C
D
4.
4. Who is the goddess of agriculture?
a.
Hestia
c.
Artemis
b.
Hermes
d.
Demeter
A
B
C
D
5.
5. The symbols for Poseidon are
a.
grapes, apples, and oranges.
c.
horses, dolphins, and tridents.
b.
vultures, eagles, and hawks.
d.
minerals, iron, and gold.
A
B
C
D
6.
Why did Demeter freeze the Earth?
a.
She was upset with Hera.
c.
She had her chariot stolen.
b.
Her daughter was kidnapped by Hades.
d.
A young boy insulted her.
A
B
C
D
7.
7. What is the definition of chaos?
a.
A deep cavern.
c.
Disorganization and Confusion.
b.
A form of transportation.
d.
A calm state of being.
A
B
C
D
8.
8. Hercules was the son of
a.
Zeus
c.
Athena
b.
Hera
d.
Poseidon
A
B
C
D
9.
9.
Why did Hercules kill his wife and children?
a.
Poseidon was unhappy with who he chose to have as a wife.
c.
Hercules did not love his wife and children anymore.
b.
Hercules was driven insane by Hera.
d.
Hercules did not want to be burdened wiht a family anymore.
A
B
C
D
10.
10. Who was King Eurystheus?
a.
A cousin of Hercules.
c.
The father of Hercules.
b.
A brother of Hercules.
d.
A friend of Hercules.
A
B
C
D
11.
11. Why was it so hard to kill the Nemean Lion?
a.
The lion was bigger than a normal lion.
c.
The lion’s skin was so tough it couldn’t be pierced with any mortal weapon.
b.
The lion was smarter than a norma lion.
d.
The lion was so fast that no one could catch him.
A
B
C
D
12.
Diomedes’ horses were different from other horses because
a.
they had two heads.
c.
they were larger.
b.
they were able to talk.
d.
they were man-eating horse.
A
B
C
D
13.
An example of the conflict character vs character is
a.
Great waves tried to overturn Heracles as he sailed to the island of Gades.
c.
When Hercules killed Megara, he broke the law and had to be punished.
b.
King Augeas challenged Hercules to clean his stables in one day.
d.
Hercules asked himself how to best attach the Nemean Lion.
A
B
C
D
14.
How many years did it take Hercules to complete his labors.
a.
10
c.
9
b.
8
d.
12
A
B
C
D
15.
Where is Cerberus live?
a.
Hades
c.
Earth
b.
Mount Olympus
d.
Sky