Mythology and Epics Quiz

What is Mythology?

• It is the study of stories about supernatural beings from early times that were handed down from one generation to another.

• It is the study of ancient artifacts and their significance in history.

• It is the analysis of modern literature and its themes.

What did Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades each rule over?

• The Sea

• Hades

• The Underworld

• Zeus

• The Sky

• Poseidon

Where were the gods worshipped?

• They were worshipped in homes; each home had a separate room for worship.

• They were worshipped in temples; for example, the Parthenon in Athens is a temple dedicated to Athena.

What is an allusion?

• An allusion is a reference to a story or character in literature or history.

• An allusion is a type of figurative language that compares two unlike things.

• An allusion is a narrative device that provides background information.

What is an Epic Simile?

• An Epic Simile is a direct comparison between two things.

• An Epic Simile is a long comparison over many lines; uses like or as.

• An Epic Simile is a simple description of an object.

What is an Epithet?

• An Epithet is a type of metaphor that uses like or as.

• An Epithet is a nickname or characterizing phrase that describes a person.

• An Epithet is a narrative twist.

What was the tallest mountain in Greece that the gods were said to live on?

• Mount Olympus

• Mount Athos

• Mount Parnassus

What is the name of the great war that takes place in Homer's The Illiad? Odysseus fought in this war.

• The Greek War

• The Peloponnesian War

• The Trojan War

• The Persian War

What two stories was Homer best known for?

• The Odyssey and The Argonautica

• The Odyssey and The Iliad

• The Iliad and The Aeneid

What is an Epic?

• An Epic is a historical account of a battle.

• An Epic is a short poem about love.

• An Epic is a lengthy narrative poem celebrating heroic deeds.