G7 Quiz 6 Greek Myths

What is an 'oracle'?

• A person or medium giving prophecy
• A magical spell
• A temple
• A priest

What was Maia's reaction to Hermes' mischief?

• She scolded him
• She helped him
• She ignored him
• She laughed at him

What does 'precocious' mean?

• Exceptionally early development
• Slow to develop
• Very mischievous
• Unusually strong

Who was Hermes' mother?

• Maia
• Hera
• Athena
• Aphrodite

How did Hermes win Apollo's forgiveness?

• By playing the lyre for him
• By apologizing
• By returning all the cows
• By offering him gold

What did Hermes use to create the lyre?

• A tortoise shell and cow entrails
• Tree bark and string
• Stones and vines
• Animal bones and reeds

What does Hermes' quick wit suggest about his personality?

• He is clever and resourceful
• He is shy and reserved
• He is aggressive and violent
• He is lazy and indifferent

Who gave Hermes his magical items?

• Zeus
• Apollo
• Hera
• Athena

Who did Hermes trick in the story?

• Apollo
• Zeus
• Hera
• Poseidon

Why did Apollo forgive Hermes?

• Hermes' music moved him deeply
• Hermes apologized sincerely
• Zeus ordered Apollo to forgive him
• Hermes promised to never steal again