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

2. The behavior of the Greek gods reflects the Greek attitude towards the beauty and perfection of _______.
(a) God.
(b) Animals.
(c) Man.
(d) Nature.

3. What happened when King Minos locked this inventor up in his own labyrinth?
(a) The inventor poisoned the guards, so he and his son escaped.
(b) The inventor constructed wings for him and his son Icarus to fly away.
(c) The inventor and his son jumped out of the window, with parachutes attached to their backs.
(d) Using an invisibility cloak, he snuck himself and his son out of the labyrinth.

4. _______________ was the goddess of wisdom, and protector of cities and civilization.
(a) Athena/Diana.
(b) Diana/Minerva.
(c) Athena/Minerva.
(d) Artemis/Diana.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. ____________ was the other brother of Zeus and ruler of the underworld, where mortals went when they died.

2. Why was refusing someone a burial a serious affront to the gods?

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.

4. ________________ was the hero who rode the famous winged horse Pegasus, whom Athena helped him to catch.

5. Pyramus and Thisbe were neighbors who fell in love, but who would not allow them to marry?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why were women seen as lesser beings? How does Greek mythology support this belief regarding women?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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