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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the Greeks create their myths, initially?
(a) As a way of understanding the heavens.
(b) As a way of connecting to the gods.
(c) As a way of understanding the world.
(d) As a way of teaching moral lessons.

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

3. ________________ was the goddess of marriage and women.
(a) Hera/Juno.
(b) Poseidon/Neptune.
(c) Hades/Pluto.
(d) Zeus/Jupiter.

4. What was the fatal flaw of most Greek heroes?
(a) Their intelligence.
(b) Their physical weakness.
(c) Their empathy for mankind.
(d) Their egos.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. These gods were the children of the ____________, who were the children of heaven and earth.

3. Apollo (also known as Apollo to the Romans) and _________ were the children of Zeus and Leto.

4. Perseus was famous for killing ___________, a Gorgon whose gaze could turn a man to stone.

5. Homer, an ancient Greek _________, provided a lot of important insight in his epics, the Iliad and the Odyssey.

Short Essay Questions

1. Choose two of the Greek gods or goddesses. Describe the personalities and roles of these gods or goddesses.

2. How did Medea help Jason? Why did she help him? Should she have helped him? Why or why not?

3. How did Hercules purify himself? Do you see this as being necessary? Why or why not?

4. Describe Demeter and Dionysus. How were Demeter and Dionysus unique?

5. What lesson can be learned about the power of the gods from these stories? Is this lesson still relevant today? Why or why not?

6. Choose another one of the love stories. How does this story show the kindness the gods are capable of feeling?

7. Describe Greek heroes. What was the most common flaw? Is this a common flaw in humanity? Why or why not?

8. Why was Perseus famous? Does this make him a hero? Why or why not?

9. How was Theseus honored by the Athenians? Why was he honored in this way?

10. Overall, what were the initial roles of the Greek and Roman gods? How might this have been beneficial for mankind?

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