Mythology and Legends Quiz

What city did Medusa live in?

• Rome

• Olympia

• Sparta

• Athens

What was Medusa known for in Athens?

• Her kindness

• Her beauty

• Her strength

• Her wisdom

What did Medusa often forget to do while admiring herself?

• To speak

• To sleep

• To fetch water

• To eat

What did Medusa disrespectfully claim about the sculptures at the Parthenon?

• They were ugly

• She would be a better subject than Athena

• They were small

• They were not artistic

What did Medusa claim about the artwork in the Parthenon?

• It was poorly made

• It was inspired by her

• It would be better if it was of her

• It was the best she had seen

What was Athena's reaction to Medusa's vanity?

• She praised Medusa

• She ignored it

• She transformed Medusa into a monster

• She left the temple

What happened to anyone who looked at Medusa after her transformation?

• They turned to stone

• They ran away

• They cried

• They laughed

What did Athena say about beauty?

• It is the most important trait

• It is not important

• It fades swiftly

• It is eternal

Who were the three sons of Chronos?

• Zeus, Apollo, Ares

• Zeus, Poseidon, Hades

• Ares, Apollo, Hermes

• Dionysus, Hephaestus, Hermes

What did Zeus do when he was bored?

• He turned into an octopus

• He created thunderstorms

• He slept

• He wrote poetry