Mythology Review Pre AP

Zeus is the god of what?

• Wisdom and war

• Gods, Earth, sky

• The underworld

• Sun, poetry, music

What kind of generalization (general statement) can be made about Greek gods and goddesses?

• Gods and goddesses were always kind and generous.

• Gods and goddesses never left Mt. Olympus.

• Gods and goddesses could be kind but could also get angry & seek revenge.

• All of the above

The fact that Echo helps Zeus makes Hera angry because -

• Hera and Echo have had a long, bitter rivalry.

• Echo has lied to Hera before.

• Zeus had promised Hera the sapphire ring.

• In helping Zeus, Echo had lied to Hera.

How does Hera punish Echo?

• Hera makes Echo leave the woods and never return.

• Hera takes away Echo's voice so she can only repeat what other people say.

• Hera turns Echo into a tree.

• Hera forces Echo to become a slave for Narcissus.

What is the significance of Pandora opening the golden box?

• She released evils into the world.

• The golden box contained a secret gift for Epimetheus.

• She was sworn to secrecy.

• The box was to be opened by Epimetheus.

What dangerous creature was shut in Pandora's box?

• Hope

• Disease

• Famine

• Foreboding

What is the significance of the creature that was left in Pandora's box?

• It would cause humans to have no hope.

• It would cause humans to get sick and die.

• It would cause humans to have hope.

• It would cause humans to suffer for eternity.

Why didn't Prometheus agree with Zeus that man should not have fire?

• Prometheus wanted to see what Zeus would do when disobeyed.

• Prometheus did agree with Zeus.

• Prometheus did not like the humans and wanted to destroy them.

• Prometheus felt that the humans were living like beasts.

Why did King Midas wear the cap?

• He wore the cap to hide the fact that he had no hair.

• He wore the cap to hide his donkey ears.

• He wore the cap because it was an order from Apollo.

• He wore the cap to hide his eyes because he was ashamed of his actions.

He wore the cap to hide his eyes because he was ashamed of his actions.

• True

• False