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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Six. The Less Important Myths - Midas and Others.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom was Helen married?
(a) King Perseus of Sparta.
(b) King Midas of Athens.
(c) King Theseus of Athens.
(d) King Menelaus of Sparta.

2. Whose family survived Zeus' anger?
(a) Zeus'.
(b) Aristophanes'.
(c) Diogenes'.
(d) Prometheus'.

3. The Greeks saw perfection in the ideal beauty of __________, and they used it as a model for their statues of the gods. .
(a) Man.
(b) Youth.
(c) Animals.
(d) Nature.

4. Why did Oedipus leave home and travel to Thebes?
(a) He had a falling-out with his parents.
(b) He was unhappy at home.
(c) He wanted adventure.
(d) He heard a prophecy that he would kill his father and marry his mother.

5. Creüsa was raped by what god?
(a) Poseidon.
(b) Apollo.
(c) Mercury.
(d) Zeus.

Short Answer Questions

1. These two sisters had __________ nieces.

2. How was Achilles killed by Paris?

3. One of the earliest kings was _______________, who ruled at the time Demeter brought agriculture to earth.

4. The Greeks finally won the war with __________.

5. Pelops married Princess Hippodamia after defeating her father in ____________ to win her hand.

(see the answer key)

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