Greek Mythology Test
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Last updated over 7 years ago
14 questions
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a person who is strong or accomplishes a great task
a person who is strong or accomplishes a great task
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a person's weakness
a person's weakness
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a long journey
a long journey
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being in love with oneself; selfish
being in love with oneself; selfish
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a temptation that leads to trouble
a temptation that leads to trouble
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something that is not what it seems
something that is not what it seems
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the ability to make a lot of money or to have good fortune
the ability to make a lot of money or to have good fortune
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something that is very desirable but almost impossible to obtain
something that is very desirable but almost impossible to obtain
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very hot
very hot
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Don't trust your enemies.
Don't trust your enemies.
2
Use one of the allusions correctly in an original well-written sentence.
Use one of the allusions correctly in an original well-written sentence.
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Read "Atalanta" on page 119 of the Greek Myths. Explain why a lion's family is called a pride according to this myth.
Read "Atalanta" on page 119 of the Greek Myths. Explain why a lion's family is called a pride according to this myth.
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Read "King Midas" on page 112 of Greek Myths. Explain how King Midas's feelings about his wish changed form the beginning of the story to the end. Use words from the text to help you explain.
Read "King Midas" on page 112 of Greek Myths. Explain how King Midas's feelings about his wish changed form the beginning of the story to the end. Use words from the text to help you explain.
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There are many allusions to Greek mythology in today's businesses. Why might Nike, Inc. chosen to use the goddess Nike as the name of their company? Is this a good reference and symbol to represent their product? In an essay, explain you answers using evidence from BOTH paragraphs. (Use the RACE strategy.)
There are many allusions to Greek mythology in today's businesses. Why might Nike, Inc. chosen to use the goddess Nike as the name of their company? Is this a good reference and symbol to represent their product? In an essay, explain you answers using evidence from BOTH paragraphs. (Use the RACE strategy.)