MYTHOLOGY TEST –

Matching: Write the letter of the best definition on the right in the blank next to the word or
ADVANCED phrase on the left. You will have THREE LETTERS not used. (2 points per correct answer)

Multiple Choice: Write the letter of the best answer to each question. (2 points per correct answer)

1. Which of these statements is TRUE about the stories of Heracles and Theseus? 11. Icarus A. Mortal that tricked Hades and was forced to push a boulder
a. Both have Hera in a important role b. Both have brothers who hate them B. God who helps trick Dionysus’s mom into getting killed by Zeus
c. Both are direct sons of Zeus d. Both die b/c of their poor choices
12. Pandora
2. Which of these statements is MOST correct about the stories of Arachne and Pandora? C. The leader of the Titans who was also the father of Zeus
a. They both involve a woman being trapped in a box D. Princess of Crete who falls in love with Theseus, but eventually
b. Epimetheus is important to the outcome of both stories 13. Tartarus marries Dionysus
c. Both involve Zeus torturing the humans
d. Athena plays a major role in both stories
14. Theseus E. Another name for the place Hades rules
3. Which of the following words does NOT come from a Greek/Roman god? F. The titan that is Phaethon’s father and whose oath on the river
a. Cereal b. Vulcanize c. Dynamic d. Fatal Styx nearly leads to the destruction of the earth
15. Deianira
4. Which of the following people did Zeus NOT punish? (Zeus did nothing bad to them)
a. Epimetheus G. The son of the king of the gods who was forced to undergo tasks
b. Tantalus 16. Leto as repentance for killing his family
c. Prometheus H. She had her twin children kill the giant snake, Python, which had
d. Atlas been chasing her
17. Hera
5. Complete this analogy:
Ariadne is to Dionysus as Pasiphae is to I. It existed before everything else
a. Theseus 18. Cronus J. Boy who has to prove he is strong enough for his father by lifting a
b. King Minos boulder to find a hidden pair of sandals and a sword
c. Zeus
d. King Aegeus 19. Chaos
e. Steve the super friendly albino bull K. The Titan who was forced to hold the heavens upon his back
L. Second wife of Heracles who accidentally kills him in an attempt to
6. How does Hera FIRST attempt to kill Heracles as punishment for not being her son? 20. Pasiphae make him fall back in love with her
a. Made him kill his family b. Made him kill his music teacher
c. Two snakes in his bed d. The twelve labors
21. Sisyphus M. The Goddesses who inspired artists
7. What torture did Zeus create for Tantalus when he tried to feed the gods human flesh? N. Boy who didn’t listen to dad’s flying advice and died
a. Trapped in pit near food tree b. Chained to large, burning spinning wheel
c. Had to push boulder up a hill d. Had to fill a large fountain with water buckets 22. Ariadne
O. Wife of Epimetheus who is said to be ‘curious’ and released evil
8. Which of these statements is TRUE about the stories of Phaethon and Icarus? P. Queen of Crete who thinks the sacred white bull of Poseidon is so
a. Both are killed for making a god angry b. Both are direct sons of Zeus 23. Helios wonderful that she convinces her husband not to sacrifice it
c. Both deal with the death of women d. Both have fathers that gave good advice.

9. People who lived in temples, spoke to the gods and foretold the future were called 24. Heracles Q. Underground pit of torture used by Zeus
a. titans b. oracles c. nymphs d. furies R. The King of Colchis who originally owned the golden fleece

10. Which of the following creatures is described INCORRECTLY? 25. Atlas

a. Centaur – man & horse b. Minotaur – man & bull
c. Harpy – woman & fish d. Satyr – man & goat
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40. Why does Zeus insist that Hades release Persephone from the underworld (what
important activity does Zeus want to have start again)?

Short Answer: Write the best answer to each question. Each answer should be a word or __________________________
phrase, or a sentence at the very most. (2 points per correct answer) 41. For his final labor, WHY would Hades not let Heracles let Cerebus touch the
ground?
26. What “weapon” did ZEUS use when he attacked his father and freed his brothers and __________________________
sisters? 42. An “aphrodisiac” is a special drink/potion supposedly created by Aphrodite.
__________________________ Knowing what we do of this god, what can we guess the drink should do?
27. Why does King Aegeus commit suicide when he sees Theseus’s boat returning? __________________________
43. Europa gave birth to King Minos from the story of Theseus. How does Poseidon
__________________________ reference this when he asks King Minos to sacrifice to him? What connection is there?
28. What does Athena do to prevent Zeus from making Pandora’s Box completely evil? __________________________
__________________________ 44. According to our study of Greek mythology, why would Heracles often be seen
29. After her own daughter was kidnapped, what was Demeter planning on doing with wearing a cloak of lion’s fur in his pictures?
Demaphoon?
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30. How does Zeus repay Styx for her loyalty during the “Big War”? Name one of the 45. Why is Aphrodite considered to NOT be a sibling or a child of Zeus?
two things he does for her.
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31. The two messengers for the Olympians were these gods: (name both) 46. Describe ONE of Heracles’ labors that has NOT already been named or described
__________________________ on this test.
32. How does Hephaestus become the only crippled god on Olympus?
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33. How did Epimetheus “mess up” the second creation of mankind? 47. In the big poster on my wall, why is Aphrodite sitting next to Hephaestus, but looking
at Ares? What does this represent (same question)?
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34. What was so special about the Hydra that made it difficult to kill? 48. Using our knowledge of Greek mythology, why was Athena considered the god of
WISDOM?
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35. According to the mythology, what special event happens if a mortal manages to 49. Quite often in the background of a picture for Artemis or Apollo there will be a large
make it to the Elysian Fields THREE times? swan, what does this swan represent/connect to?

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36. Who were HERA’S only children to become Olympians? 50. In Cronus’s posters he is often seen wielding a large scythe. What is the importance
of this farming tool to him?
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37. Why does Hestia give up her throne on Mt. Olympus?

__________________________ EXTRA CREDIT Questions from Golden Fleece story (2 pts each)
38. Describe and name the guardian of Hades (both the god and the place) that was the
first thing visitors saw after crossing the river.
E1 - How does Jason manage to beat the “skeleton warriors” without ever
__________________________ drawing his sword?
39. When Hera first attempts to kill Heracles as a baby it is similar to how she tried to E2 - Which god helped Jason on his journey? (Makes girl fall in love with
attack Artemis and Apollo’s mom before they were born. How were these attacks similar? him, etc.)
E3 - How does Jason know the Argo can safely get past the clashing rocks?
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E4 – What special power was the Golden Fleece thought to have?
E5 – Why does Heracles abandon the mission while on the island?
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