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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. Who was the only Trojan prince to escape?
(a) Aeschylus,
(b) Agathias.
(c) Adaeus.
(d) Aeneas.

2. ________________ was the hero who rode the famous winged horse Pegasus, whom Athena helped him to catch.
(a) Babrius.
(b) Bion of Smyrna
(c) Barnabe.
(d) Bellerophon.

3. Who was Medea?
(a) Titan's wife.
(b) Tut's neice.
(c) Aeetes' daughter.
(d) Nguyen's sister.

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

5. ____________ was the god of light, archery, music, culture, healing, and prophecy.
(a) Aphrodite.
(b) Artemis.
(c) Athena.
(d) Apollo.

Short Answer Questions

1. The behavior of the Greek gods reflects the Greek attitude towards the beauty and perfection of _______.

2. To what did Atalanta challenge all her suitors?

3. How is the creation myth of the Greeks peculiar?

4. How did the Greek gods act?

5. Achilles could not stand the slight to his honor that Agamemnon brought about by ______________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe one of the Greek creation stories. How does this story compare to your own idea regarding the creation of the world?

3. What are two ancient sources that can be used to study Greek mythology? How is each of these sources useful?

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

5. What led to the Trojan War? Was this war necessary? Why or why not?

6. Why did Greek mythology come to exist? What was its purpose?

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

8. Choose one of the love stories in this section. Summarize this story. How does it reflect someone's jealousy?

9. Describe the appearance and behavior of the Greek gods. What does this reflect, regarding the attitude towards mankind?

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

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