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LA I Mythology Test
Quiz by Baily Stevenson
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Queen of the gods; goddess of marriage
Goddess of grain and agriculture.
God of the sun, music, and poetry.
Goddess of wisdom war strategy
God of wine.
What is an archetype?
Who coined the term archetype?
Absolutely faithful and supportive; frequently attached to the hero.
Teacher to the hero; father or mother figure
Tests the hero to determine if he or she is worthy of passing the threshold.
Character with unknown alliances that creates suspense.
Creatures who aid or serve the hero
Beautiful woman who brings about the downfall of the hero.
Provides inspiration but not attraction; ideal woman.
Which sentence BEST summarizes Artemis and Orion?
The fact that Artemis sent Acteon's own dogs after him to kill him tells reader what about her character Select all that apply.
Why might the authors tell the story of Artemis and Actaeon before telling about Orion? Select all that apply.
What happens in Narcissus and Echo that supports the theme, don't be a narcissist?
What idea might Echo's character best support? (At the end of the story).
What does Narcissus and Echo explain about nature. Select all that apply.
Which theme in "The Odyssey" is most closely supported by the image?
In the attached image, Odysseus is shown with wide eyes, perspiration coming off of his face, and in a full run. What conclusion can be drawn from these visual details?
Which quote from "The Theft of Persephone" supports the theme that sometimes we must face trials to mature?
All of the following themes can be found in "The Theft of Persephone" except for what?
Which characteristics fall under the Hero Archetype and match the story of Theseus? Select all that apply.
What "quests" or "calls to adventure" did Theseus face? Select all that apply.
What literary device is used in the passage below. "A curse on all of Athens! Aegeus, you will die for this. I say you will die at the hands of your own son!"
What form of irony is used when reader's know the truth about Ariadne's death (Theseus' wife), but Theseus does not?
Deduce the author's purpose in the following paragraph.
"Years before his arrival in Athens, a terrible misfortune had happened to the city. Minos, the powerful ruler of Crete, had lost his only son, Androgeus, while the young man was visiting the Athenian King. King Aegeus had done what no host should do, he had sent his guest on an expedition full of peril—to kill a dangerous bull. Instead, the bull had killed the youth. Minos invadedthe country, captured Athens, and declared that he would raze it to the ground unless every nine years the people sent him a tribute of seven maidens and seven youths. A horrible fate awaited these young creatures. When they reached Crete they were given to the Minotaur to devour."
"Theseus led his army against Thebes, conquered her, and forced her to allow them to be buried. But when he was victor he did not return evil to the Thebans for the evil they had done. He showed himself the perfect knight. He refused to let his army enter and loot the city. He had come not to harm Thebes, but to bury the Argive dead, and the duty done he led his soldiers back to Athens."
What does the above passage mainly reveal about Theseus' character?
The following line reveals what about what the Greeks and Athenians valued?
"Know this, that he will never be forgotten. In song and story men will remember him.” (In an explanation from Aphrodite to Theseus after his son, Hippolytus, died)
King Midas, a wealthy and powerful ruler who loves gold above all else, wishes for everything he touches to turn to gold. Soon after, his wish is granted by a mysterious visitor, and he joyfully turns objects around him into gold. However, his happiness turns to despair when his food is turned to gold by his touch. He worries, begging for a way to take away the gift, and Plautus, his slave, instructs him to wash in the river to remove it.
Which part of the plot diagram is missing from the summary above?
Which evidence best supports the theme "Be careful what you wish for" in "The Golden Touch?"
Which is NOT one of Hercules' 12 labors?
Which characteristics describe Hercules according to the text we read? Select all that apply.
Which story BEST matches the theme?
Humans are powerless to the forces of nature
Which story BEST matches the theme?
Don't be greedy
Which story BEST matches the theme?
Think before you act.
Which story BEST matches the theme?
Don't be too full of yourself.
Which story BEST matches the theme?
Courage and intelligence can overcome even the greatest challenges.