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Quarter One Mythology Final Exam

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Vocabulary Set One:
disembarked
hard, tiring work
counsel
careless; thoughtless
emanating
advice; discussion
plague
left a ship to go ashore
heedless
went beyond; excelled
toil
coming forth, as from a source
stifle
enjoyment
jeered
smother, hold back
relish
pester; harass; torment
surpassed
made fun of; mocked; taunted
Vocabulary Set Two:
parlor
dirty or untidy person
impregnable
room set aside for entertaining guests; living room
ruefully
in a quick, easy, light way; with agility
taciturn
person whose job consists of hard, unpleasant work
diabolical
almost always silent; not liking to talk
nimbly
a steel or iron block
drudge
mean-spirited
sloven
devilishly or inhumanly cruel
malicious
regretfully
anvil
unable to be taken by force
Vocabulary Set 3:
intrigue
isolated or secluded
Ceres
indirect negative remark or hint
Cerberus
behaving in an impatient manner
innuendo
secret or underhanded plot
Juno
wife of pluto
Psyche
queen of the gods
remote
roman goddess of love and beauty
petulantly
girl whose beauty rivals that of Venus
Venus
three-headed dog that guards the entrance to
the underworld
Proserpina
Roman goddess of farming
Prometheus & The First People
In this origin myth, what gifts does Prometheus give to man?
A. fire and ice
B. fire and strength
C. fire and intelligence
D. fire and love
Prometheus & The First People
According to the myth of Prometheus, presenting humans with these gifts is an example of
A. a quest.
B. a transgression.
C. trickery or deception.
D. supernatural strength.
Prometheus & The First People
Judging from the story of Prometheus, which personal quality was admired in the cultural context of ancient Greece?
A. intelligence
B. dishonesty
C. caution
D. humor
Prometheus & The First People
Judging from Zeus’s treatment of Prometheus, how did the ancient Greeks view Zeus?
A. They saw Zeus as a wise, compassionate father.
B. They saw Zeus as an insecure, vengeful leader.
C. They saw Zeus as a weak, confused old man.
D. They saw Zeus as a carefree, indulgent uncle.
Prometheus & The First People
Why does Zeus punish Prometheus?
A. for creating man
B. for giving man the shape of the gods
C. for allowing man to walk upright
D. for stealing fire for man
Prometheus & The First People
The myth of Pandora explains the origins of:
A. evil, suffering and hope.
B. evil, suffering and hopelessness.
C. fire, grief and punishment.
D. beauty, happiness and love.
Prometheus & The First People
In comparing and contrasting the myths of Prometheus and Pandora, you can see that Zeus’s character
A. doesn’t change.
B. shows more sympathy towards humans
C. is more protective of women
D. shows more compassion towards the Titans.
Prometheus & The First People
Pandora’s transgression in “Prometheus and the First People” is a result of gifts from
A. Epimetheus.
B. Prometheus.
C. Zeus and the gods.
D. an unknown source.
Prometheus & The First People
From the point of view of the gods, Pandora’s disobedience undoes the harm of Prometheus’ first infraction because
A. now Prometheus will become the enemy of Pandora.
B. now Pandora will be punished instead of Prometheus.
C. now humanity will lose hope in its struggle against the gods.
D. now humanity will never be as great as the gods.
Prometheus & The First People
Judging from the myth of Pandora, what did the ancient Greeks believe about the gods?
A. The gods were always careful to act in the best interests of people.
B. The gods hated all people and were always trying to hurt them.
C. The gods interfered in human life, sometimes for good and sometimes for harm.
D. The gods were distant beings who had no interest in people’s lives at all.
Prometheus & The First People
What insight about intelligence and curiosity does the myth of Pandora convey in this story?
A. They save humanity from the world’s evils.
B. They are both a blessing and a curse.
C. In the end, they do not matter very much.
D. In the end, we would be better off without them.
Prometheus & The First People
Why are Deucalion and Pyrrha spared in the flood?
A. because they are old
B. because they are virtuous
C. because they are friends of Zeus
D. because they are friends of Prometheus
Prometheus & The First People
The myth of the flood explains why
A. there is evil in the world.
B. some people fight against evil.
C. curiosity can be dangerous.
D. people are able to bear their suffering.
Prometheus & The First People
In the three myths told in this selection, the overall view of humanity is that people are
A. helpless, inferior begins.
B. flawed, but capable of greatness.
C. hopelessly evil.
D. superior to the gods.
The Orphan Boy & The Elk Dog
“The Orphan Boy and the Elk Dog” is a myth of origins because it explains
A. the origins of spirits.
B. the origins of buffalo hunting.
C. the origins of horses.
D. the origins of orphans.
The Orphan Boy & The Elk Dog
In the myth, what sets Good Running apart from the other people in the village?
A. He is a skilled hunter and warrior who can survive on his own.
B. He is compassionate and willing to look beyond people’s prejudices.
C. He is slow-witted, and other people take advantage of his kindness.
D. He is powerful enough to fight others into obeying his wishes.
The Orphan Boy & The Elk Dog
Long Arrow’s decision to go on a quest is motivated by his
A. gratitude to the Blackfeet tribe.
B. gratitude to his adopted grandfather.
C. envy of the Blackfeet chief.
D. envy of the other boys in the tribe.
The Orphan Boy & The Elk Dog
Based on the myth, what personal qualities were admired by the Blackfeet?
A. cleverness, quickness, and humor
B. endurance, persistence, and bravery
C. stillness, imagination, and originality
D. impatience, defiance, and deception
The Orphan Boy & The Elk Dog
What is one aspect of Long Arrow’s quest that is fantastic or miraculous?
A. He is able to breathe and talk underwater.
B. He is able to talk to horses and read their thoughts.
C. He is able to travel a long distance all by himself.
D. He is able to lead all the horses back to his people.
The Orphan Boy & The Elk Dog
What does Long Arrow’s decision to share his Elk Dogs with Good Running reveal about his character?
A. He is fearful that Good Running will reject him.
B. He is considerate and generous as well as strong and brave.
C. The Elk Dogs are not important to him.
D. His main concern is making the other villagers feel envious.
The Orphan Boy & The Elk Dog
Based on Long Arrow’s experiences, one observation you can make is that
A. loners always make the best leaders in the end.
B. luck is the most important secret of success.
C. people do not always recognize the true heroes among us.
D. great success is achieved only by breaking the rules of society.
The Love of Cupid & Psyche
At the beginning of the story, Venus's feeling about Psyche is one of
A. Maternal concern
B. Friendly affection
C. Casual indifference
D. Jealousy and anger
The Love of Cupid & Psyche
How many sisters did Psyche have?
A. One
B. Three
C. Two
D. None
The Love of Cupid & Psyche
How many tasks did Psyche have to complete?
A. Four
B. Three
C. Six
D. None
The Love of Cupid & Psyche
Which god falls in love with Psyche?
A. Ceres
B. Cerberus
C. Cupid
D. Venus
The Love of Cupid & Psyche
Why does Psyche's husnd leave her?
A. She doesn't trust him
B. Her sisters told him to
C. He falls in love with Venus
D. He had to go on a quest
Ashputtle
What task is Ashputtle given?
A. gathering wool
B. planting a tree
C. cleaning the house
D. sorting lentils
Ashputtle
What does the stepmother tell the stepsisters to do when the shoe doesn’t fit them?
A. make an identical shoe in their size
B. cut off part of their feet
C. do exercises to make their feet shrink
D. ask the birds to give them new shoes
Ashputtle
Which is NOT an aspect of the stepsisters’ just end?
A. their mother marries a wealthy man
B. their feet are damaged
C. they do not get to marry the prince
D. they get their eyes pecked out
Ashputtle
How are Ashputtle and the prince similar?
A. both go on a long quest
B. both fail to pass a test
C. both have jealous relatives
D. both are helped by mysterious guides
Ashputtle
How does the king’s celebration contribute to the story’s archetypal pattern?
A. the king is a hero who triumphs
B. the celebration is a just reward
C. the celebration lasts three days
D. the king is a mysterious guide
Ashputtle
What test must Ashputtle pass in order to become the prince’s bride?
A. she must show that the slipper fits her foot
B. she must get a branch to grow into a tree
C. she must sort lentils from the ashes
D. she must find a way to conceal her identity
Ashputtle
This story suggests that human beings highly value
A. jealousy
B. survival
C. nature
D. persistence
Ashputtle
Why does her family call her “Ashputtle”?
A. they found her in a puddle
B. they thought her magical powers were hidden in ashes
C. she cooks her meals in the ashes
D. she always looks dusty and dirty
Ashputtle
Who are the supernatural helpers or guides in this story?
A. the mice
B. the fairy godmother
C. the birds
D. the prince
Ashputtle
The sisters of Ashputtle
A. are beautiful on the outside but ugly on the inside
B. treat her with kindness
C. follow the orders of a powerful older woman
D. die as a result of their wickedness
Sundiata
Like many other epic heroes, Mari Djata
A. has a great talent that everyone recognizes.
B. has parents who believe in him.
C. has a special burden that he must overcome.
D. has not been marked by destiny.
Sundiata
According to the story, what was the significance of the griot in Mali culture?
A. He was a storyteller who spent all his time entertaining children.
B. He was a storyteller who was also a trusted adviser to the king.
C. He was a soothsayer who foretold important events.
D. He was a soothsayer who also worked as a blacksmith.
Sundiata
What motivates Mari Djata to finally use his power?
A. his sister’s humiliation
B. his mother’s humiliation
C. his own wounded pride
D. his discovery of an iron bar.
Sundiata
Mari Djata first demonstrates his heroic qualities by using his strength to
A. kill an enemy.
B. punish a criminal.
C. defend his father’s name.
D. defend his mother’s honor.
Sundiata
The main point of Sundiata is about how Mari Djata
A. is a source of humiliation for his mother.
B. finally proves his fitness to be king.
C. becomes his father’s pride and joy.
D. punishes his evil aunt.
The Once & Future King
What is the sword stuck in?
A rock
An anvil
The church steps
Underwater
The Once & Future King
Why does The Wart attempt to pull the sword out?
He wants to be king
To prove he is better than Kay
So he doesn't disappoint Kay
To earn his shilling
The Once & Future King
Where is the tournament being held?
London
Paris
Rome
Milan
The Once & Future King
Who is Arthur's mentor?
Kay
Sir Ector
Pellinore
Merlin
The Once & Future King
Why did The Wart bring Kay a different sword?
The inn was closed
He wanted Kay to be king
He knew that sword would win him the tournament
He didn't want to walk back to the inn.
The Once & Future King
Which of the following is an exmaple of a nonhistrocal element?
The talking animals
Merlin's ability to disappear
The jousting tournament
Both A and B