Quiz on Daphne and Apollo

Who is Daphne?

• A goddess of love

• A nymph associated with nature

• A mortal princess

• A goddess of the hunt

Which god falls in love with Daphne?

• Apollo

• Hermes

• Zeus

• Dionysus

What causes Apollo to fall in love with Daphne?

• A prophecy

• A curse from Eros

• A competition

• A vision

How does Daphne feel about Apollo’s advances?

• She is flattered

• She is indifferent

• She is terrified and rejects him

• She is in love with him

What does Daphne wish for to escape Apollo?

• To become a goddess

• To disappear

• To be transformed into a tree

• To find a new home

What transformation does Daphne undergo in order to escape Apollo?

• She becomes a flower

• She turns into a river

• She transforms into a laurel tree

• She becomes a bird

What does Apollo do with the leaves of the laurel tree after Daphne’s transformation?

• He discards them

• He wears them as a crown

• He uses them for healing

• He plants them to grow more trees

What is the primary theme of the story of Daphne and Apollo?

• The power of fate

• The consequences of unrequited love

• The importance of beauty

• The relationship between mortals and gods

How does the story illustrate the relationship between desire and autonomy?

• It shows that desire can lead to fulfillment

• It demonstrates how desire can infringe on personal freedom

• It emphasizes that love conquers all

• It suggests that autonomy is irrelevant in love

What moral lesson can be drawn from the story of Daphne?

• True love always triumphs

• Rejection can lead to transformation

• Nature can protect individuals from unwanted advances

• Desire should be pursued relentlessly