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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Seven. The Mythology of the Norsemen - The Stories of Signy and of Sigurd, and The Norse Gods.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Later Greek writers include ______________, a lyric poet whose poems contained references to mythology, and the tragic playwrights Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides.
(a) Elephantis.
(b) Odysseus.
(c) Ovid.
(d) Pindar.

2. The Romans believed in the Olympian gods, giving them different ___________.
(a) Attributes.
(b) Personalities.
(c) Names.
(d) Jobs.

3. Procne was married to Tereus of Thrace, a son of Ares, who fell in love with ______________ and tricked her into a marriage before cutting out her tongue and locking her up.
(a) Erectheus.
(b) Perseus.
(c) Theseus.
(d) Philomela.

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

5. The main gods, or ______________, lived on Mount Olympus.
(a) Olympusians.
(b) Olympians.
(c) Athletes.
(d) Olymps.

Short Answer Questions

1. Odysseus' adventures were told in the _________ poem The Odyssey.

2. The teeth turned into ______, who fought until five remained?

3. What did Medea do to the daughter of the king of Corinth?

4. Who was Medea?

5. The inventor warned his son ______________.

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