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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Four. The Trojan War, and The Fall of Troy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Perseus was the son of Zeus and whom?
(a) Artemis.
(b) Venus.
(c) Hera.
(d) A mortal woman.

2. Hercules was the son of Zeus and whom?
(a) A mortal woman.
(b) A nymph.
(c) Athena.
(d) Hera.

3. 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) Ethiopia.
(c) Siam.
(d) Egypt.

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

5. Pegasus was used to help kill the fearsome monster called the Chimaera, which had the body and head of a fire-breathing _______, a goat's head in the middle of its back, and a snake for a tail.
(a) Lion.
(b) Dragon.
(c) Tiger.
(d) Horse.

Short Answer Questions

1. Pyramus and Thisbe agreed to meet by _________.

2. 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?

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

4. How does Medea save herself and Jason from the huge bronze man Talus?

5. The Greeks finally won the war with __________.

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