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Quarter One Mythology Final Exam

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Vocabulary Set One:

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
relish
hard, tiring work
stifle
careless; thoughtless
counsel
advice; discussion
surpassed
left a ship to go ashore
emanating
went beyond; excelled
jeered
coming forth, as from a source
disembarked
enjoyment
plague
smother, hold back
toil
pester; harass; torment
heedless
made fun of; mocked; taunted
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Vocabulary Set Two:

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
malicious
dirty or untidy person
anvil
room set aside for entertaining guests; living room
sloven
in a quick, easy, light way; with agility
parlor
person whose job consists of hard, unpleasant work
taciturn
almost always silent; not liking to talk
ruefully
a steel or iron block
nimbly
mean-spirited
diabolical
devilishly or inhumanly cruel
impregnable
regretfully
drudge
unable to be taken by force
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Vocabulary Set 3:

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
petulantly
isolated or secluded
Proserpina
indirect negative remark or hint
intrigue
behaving in an impatient manner
Psyche
secret or underhanded plot
Ceres
wife of pluto
Juno
queen of the gods
Cerberus
roman goddess of love and beauty
innuendo
girl whose beauty rivals that of Venus
remote
three-headed dog that guards the entrance to
the underworld
Venus
Roman goddess of farming
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Prometheus & The First People
In this origin myth, what gifts does Prometheus give to man?

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Prometheus & The First People
According to the myth of Prometheus, presenting humans with these gifts is an example of

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Prometheus & The First People
Judging from the story of Prometheus, which personal quality was admired in the cultural context of ancient Greece?

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Prometheus & The First People
Judging from Zeus’s treatment of Prometheus, how did the ancient Greeks view Zeus?

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Prometheus & The First People
Why does Zeus punish Prometheus?

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Prometheus & The First People
The myth of Pandora explains the origins of:

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Prometheus & The First People
In comparing and contrasting the myths of Prometheus and Pandora, you can see that Zeus’s character

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Prometheus & The First People
Pandora’s transgression in “Prometheus and the First People” is a result of gifts from

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Prometheus & The First People
From the point of view of the gods, Pandora’s disobedience undoes the harm of Prometheus’ first infraction because

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Prometheus & The First People
Judging from the myth of Pandora, what did the ancient Greeks believe about the gods?

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Prometheus & The First People
What insight about intelligence and curiosity does the myth of Pandora convey in this story?

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Prometheus & The First People
Why are Deucalion and Pyrrha spared in the flood?

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Prometheus & The First People
The myth of the flood explains why

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Prometheus & The First People
In the three myths told in this selection, the overall view of humanity is that people are

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The Orphan Boy & The Elk Dog
“The Orphan Boy and the Elk Dog” is a myth of origins because it explains

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The Orphan Boy & The Elk Dog
In the myth, what sets Good Running apart from the other people in the village?

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The Orphan Boy & The Elk Dog
Long Arrow’s decision to go on a quest is motivated by his

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The Orphan Boy & The Elk Dog
Based on the myth, what personal qualities were admired by the Blackfeet?

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The Orphan Boy & The Elk Dog
What is one aspect of Long Arrow’s quest that is fantastic or miraculous?

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The Orphan Boy & The Elk Dog
What does Long Arrow’s decision to share his Elk Dogs with Good Running reveal about his character?

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The Orphan Boy & The Elk Dog
Based on Long Arrow’s experiences, one observation you can make is that

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The Love of Cupid & Psyche
At the beginning of the story, Venus's feeling about Psyche is one of

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The Love of Cupid & Psyche
How many sisters did Psyche have?

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The Love of Cupid & Psyche
How many tasks did Psyche have to complete?

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The Love of Cupid & Psyche
Which god falls in love with Psyche?

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The Love of Cupid & Psyche
Why does Psyche's husnd leave her?

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Ashputtle
What task is Ashputtle given?

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Ashputtle
What does the stepmother tell the stepsisters to do when the shoe doesn’t fit them?

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Ashputtle
Which is NOT an aspect of the stepsisters’ just end?

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Ashputtle
How are Ashputtle and the prince similar?

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Ashputtle
How does the king’s celebration contribute to the story’s archetypal pattern?

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Ashputtle
What test must Ashputtle pass in order to become the prince’s bride?

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Ashputtle
This story suggests that human beings highly value

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Ashputtle
Why does her family call her “Ashputtle”?

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Ashputtle
Who are the supernatural helpers or guides in this story?

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Ashputtle
The sisters of Ashputtle

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Sundiata
Like many other epic heroes, Mari Djata

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Sundiata
According to the story, what was the significance of the griot in Mali culture?

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Sundiata
What motivates Mari Djata to finally use his power?

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Sundiata
Mari Djata first demonstrates his heroic qualities by using his strength to

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Sundiata
The main point of Sundiata is about how Mari Djata

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The Once & Future King
What is the sword stuck in?

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The Once & Future King
Why does The Wart attempt to pull the sword out?

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The Once & Future King
Where is the tournament being held?

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The Once & Future King
Who is Arthur's mentor?

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The Once & Future King
Why did The Wart bring Kay a different sword?

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The Once & Future King
Which of the following is an exmaple of a nonhistrocal element?