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1

Myths make sense to humans because:
- they explain the world in human terms
- they feature supernatural characters as human beings
- they are written in simple language
- they are passed down orally
2

In Greek mythology, the god Apollo was linked to:
- poetry, music, and the sun
- mountaintops and thunderstorms
- the fertility of the earth
- the sea
3

in "Phaethon, Son of Apollo," when Apollo urges Phaethon to be wise and make some other choice, we can predict that
- the god will break his promise
- the chariot ride will turn out badly
- Clymene is about to intervene
- Ephpaphos will fight with Phaethon again
4

At the end of "Phaethon, Son of Apollo," the transformation of Phaethon's mother and sisters
- clarifies the motivation for Phaethon's actions
- shows Apollo's power
- helps to explain the features of the natural world
- contrasts with the inentions of Zeus
5

Fron the descriptions of the giants under Mt. Aetna at the beginning of "Demeter and Persephone," we can guess that this narrative will be a
- myth
- legend
- folk tale
- ballad
6

When Pluto first sees Persephone in "Demeter and Persephone," she is
- riding in her mother's chariot
- eating a pomegranate
- playing ball with her father's companions
- gathering flowers
7

When Zeus intervenes in "Demeter and Persephone," his actions show he is
- fundamentally just
- concerned with the preservation of the human race
- afraid of Demeter
- unduly influenced by Pluto
8

What is the impact of the pomegranate in "Demeter and Persephone"?
- Pomegranates grown only in barren soil, among weeds
- Pluto fed pomegranates to Persephone which made her forget about Earth
- Pomegranates are rare fruits that renew life each spring
- Persephone had tasted the food of the underworld, so she cannot stay on Earth all year
9

In "Icarus and Daedalus", what is the relationship between the two main characters?
- they are cousins
- they are the sons of King Minos
- they are son and father
- they are good friends
10

In "Icarus and Daedalus", why does Daedalus associate sea gulls with liberty?
- a sea gull guards Daedalus in prison
- Sea gulls are independent and can fly freely to any land
- Daedalus admires sea creatures because he was once a sailor
- Sea gulls take part in festivals in Greek myths
11

From Daedalus's reputation for cunning, the reader can predict that after he is shut in the tower that he will most likely
- attempt escape
- design a new labyrinth
- seek advice from his son
- compose a poem criticizing King Minos
12

One lesson contained in "Icarus and Daedalus" is
- Tyrants like King Minos reap their own reward
- the gods help those who help themselves
- people should steer the middle course
- mortals should respect the gods
13

According to "Icarus and Daedalus", Icarus is still remembered in the name of a
- tower
- temple
- mountain
- island
14

In which sentence is a comma needed?
- At his mother's words Eros lept lightly to his feet.
- She wanted to tell Demeter where her daughter was.
- The god looked at Persephone and loved her at once.
- Not all of the glittering treasures could bring a smile to her lips.

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Mythology Study Guide Quiz

Myths make sense to humans because:

In Greek mythology, the god Apollo was linked to:

in "Phaethon, Son of Apollo," when Apollo urges Phaethon to be wise and make some other choice, we can predict that

At the end of "Phaethon, Son of Apollo," the transformation of Phaethon's mother and sisters

Fron the descriptions of the giants under Mt. Aetna at the beginning of "Demeter and Persephone," we can guess that this narrative will be a

When Pluto first sees Persephone in "Demeter and Persephone," she is

When Zeus intervenes in "Demeter and Persephone," his actions show he is

What is the impact of the pomegranate in "Demeter and Persephone"?

In "Icarus and Daedalus", what is the relationship between the two main characters?

In "Icarus and Daedalus", why does Daedalus associate sea gulls with liberty?

From Daedalus's reputation for cunning, the reader can predict that after he is shut in the tower that he will most likely

One lesson contained in "Icarus and Daedalus" is

According to "Icarus and Daedalus", Icarus is still remembered in the name of a

In which sentence is a comma needed?

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