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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three. The Great Heroes before the Trojan War - Perseus, Theseus, Hercules and Atalanta.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why were the gods worshiped?
(a) Because of their wisdom.
(b) Because they were loving.
(c) Because of their power.
(d) Because they were very convincing.

2. On Perseus' return, he flew over _____________ where the maiden Andromeda was being sacrificed to a sea-monster to appease the anger of the sea-god and his nymphs.
(a) Arabia.
(b) Siam.
(c) Egypt.
(d) Ethiopia.

3. How does Medea save herself and Jason from the huge bronze man Talus?
(a) By calling the hounds of Hades to help.
(b) By tricking Talus.
(c) By calling for her mother.
(d) By hiding them in an enchanted tree.

4. Jason was the hero who set out to retrieve the Golden Fleece from whom?
(a) King Nguyen of Siam.
(b) King Titan of Colchis.
(c) King Aeetes of Colchis.
(d) King Tut of Egypt.

5. Pyramus and Thisbe were neighbors who fell in love, but who would not allow them to marry?
(a) Their religious leaders.
(b) Their neighbors.
(c) The gods.
(d) Their parents.

Short Answer Questions

1. Perseus was the son of Zeus and whom?

2. Hercules undertook ______________ seemingly impossible tasks for King Eurystheus of Mycenae in order to punish and purify himself for the murder of his family.

3. Baucis and Philemon were an old couple who showed good hospitality towards ________________ when they visited them disguised as mortals.

4. The Titan called Cronus fought his father and took his power. Fearing that his children would do the same when they grew up, what did he do to each newborn baby?

5. Theseus was honored by the Athenians as a protector of _____________ and a great king of their city.

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