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Bellerophon
By Michael Garcia
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Question 1
1.
Who was the father of Bellerophon?
Zeus
Heracles
Poseidon
Glaucus
Question 2
2.
Which city was the hometown of Bellerophon?
Troy
Sparta
Athens
Corinth
Question 3
3.
Why was Bellerophon exiled from his hometown?
he flew too close to the sun
he tried to fly to the top of Mount Olympus
he accidentally killed his brother
he accidentally killed his grandfather
Question 4
4.
Where did Bellerophon go seeking purification and forgiveness in his exile?
King Aegeus of Athens
Circe on Aeaea
King Proteus of Tiryns
Medea of Colchis
Question 5
5.
How did Bellerophon get in trouble with the king who purified him?
The kings daughter helped Bellerophon complete the impossible tasks set by her father.
Bellerophon was driven mad by Hera and mudered the king's family.
Bellerophon abandoned the king's daughter on a deserted island.
Anteia, the wife of the king, fell in love with Bellerophon but he rejected her.
Question 6
6.
Why did King Proteus want to kill Bellerophon?
Anteia falsely accused Bellerophon of assaulting her.
Bellerophon abandoned the king's daughter on a deserted island.
Bellerophon was driven mad by Hera and mudered the king's family.
The kings daughter helped Bellerophon complete the impossible tasks set by her father.
Question 7
7.
Why was King Proteus unable to kill Bellerophon?
Bellerophon had been dipped in the River Styx at birth, making him invulnerable.
Bellerophon was too quick.
By the rules of xenia, guest/host rites and responsibilities, Proteus could not kill Bellerophon.
Bellerophon was wearing the cap of invisibility.
Question 8
8.
Since Proteus was unable to kill Bellerophon, what did he do instead?
Proteus told Bellerophon to bring him the head of Medusa.
Proteus sent Bellerophon with a coded message to King Iobates saying he should kill Bellerophon.
Proteus gave Bellerophon a series of 10 impossible tasks.
Proteus told Bellerophon to retrieve the Golden Fleece from Colchis.
Question 9
9.
Who sent Bellerophon on a quest?
Pelias
Eurystheus
Polydectes
Iobates
Question 10
10.
What was Bellerophon's quest?
To retrieve the Golden Fleece.
To retrieve Medusa's head.
To kill the Minotaur.
To kill the Chimera.
Question 11
11.
Which god/s aided Bellerophon in his quest?
Athena gave him a golden bridle.
Hermes have him the cap of invisibility and winged sandals.
Poseidon led Bellerophon to Pegasus.
Zeus gave him a sword.
Question 12
12.
How did Bellerophon die?
He was sleeping under the Argo when one of its beams broke and fell on his head.
He tried to fly to the top of Mount Olympus and was struck down by Zeus.
He died of old age after a long and happy life.
His wife gave him a poisoned shirt that burst into flame when he put it on.