Quiz on Greek Mythology 2

How many months does Persephone spend in the Underworld each year?

• Three

• Four

• Six

• Nine

What role did Zeus play in Persephone’s return?

• He convinced Hades to let her go.

• He created a law for her freedom.

• He agreed to divide her time between realms.

• He turned her into a goddess of the Underworld.

Who often suffers when Persephone is in the Underworld?

• The mortals on Earth

• The gods of Olympus

• The sea creatures

• The animals in forests

What does the myth of Persephone explain in nature?

• The creation of animals

• The origin of the seasons

• The cycle of the moon

• The growth of rivers

What fruit is symbolic in Persephone’s story?

• Apple

• Pomegranate

• Grape

• Fig

Why was Medusa cursed?

• She angered Athena.

• She stole from Zeus.

• She offended Hera.

• She lied to Apollo.

What happened to people who looked at Medusa?

• They were turned into stone.

• They were cursed to wander forever.

• They were sent to the Underworld.

• They lost their sight.

Who turned Medusa into a monster?

• Zeus

• Athena

• Hades

• Poseidon

What type of creature was Medusa?

• A gorgon

• A centaur

• A siren

• A harpy

Who was Arachne?

• A skilled weaver

• A powerful warrior

• A priestess of Demeter

• A messenger of Hermes