Myths & Legends P. 5 - 24

In 'Mother Earth and Her Children,' who were the first beings created by Mother Earth and Father Sky?

• Titans

• Cyclopes

• Olympians

• Mortals

What was the main reason Cronus swallowed his children in 'Mother Earth and Her Children'?

• He feared they would abandon him

• He wanted to protect them

• He had a prophecy that one of them would overthrow him

• He needed their powers

In 'Zeus and the Creation of Mankind,' what gift did Prometheus give to humans?

• Water

• Fire

• Music

• Wings

Why was Zeus angry with Prometheus in 'Zeus and the Creation of Mankind'?

• Prometheus lied to the gods

• Prometheus created monsters

• Prometheus gave fire to humans without permission

• Prometheus sided with Cronus

What punishment did Zeus give to Prometheus?

• Turned him into stone

• Sent him to the underworld

• Chained him to a rock where an eagle ate his liver daily

• Made him serve as a mortal

In 'Persephone,' what causes the seasons to change?

• The movements of the moon

• Persephone's time spent in the underworld versus on Earth

• The will of Zeus

• A magic flower

Who kidnaps Persephone in Ann Pilling’s retelling?

• Apollo

• Hades

• Hermes

• Poseidon

What compromise does Zeus make regarding Persephone's fate?

• She returns to Earth forever

• She stays in the Underworld forever

• She splits her time between Earth and the Underworld

• She becomes queen of Mount Olympus

In 'The Golden Fleece,' what task must Jason complete to win the fleece?

• Climb Mount Olympus

• Defeat the Hydra

• Yoke fire-breathing bulls and sow dragon’s teeth

• Slay Medusa

Who helps Jason succeed in his quest in 'The Golden Fleece'?

• Athena

• Hermes

• Medea

• Hera