WorksheetsGreek & Roman Literature
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
When a story starts in the middle, it is called what?
a)
Medium
b)
In Medias Res
c)
Episodic
d)
In Centrum Res
2.
What is a long, narrative poem about the deeds of a hero?
a)
Episodic
b)
Sonnet
c)
Epic
d)
Ballad
3.
A figure of speech that compares one obejct to another is called _____.
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
c)
Euphemism
d)
Oxymoron
4.
Which author is the oldest?
a)
Homer
b)
Virgil
c)
Ovid
5.
Which author wtore Metamorphoses?
a)
Homer
b)
Virgil
c)
Ovid
6.
Which author secretly hated Rome and Cesar?
a)
Homer
b)
Virgil
c)
Ovid
7.
Fate is sometimes represented by three hooded, elderly women. True or False?
a)
True
b)
False
8.
Human life is represented by what object?
a)
Shears
b)
Thread
c)
Doll
d)
Book
9.
_____ is a relationship between a host and guest.
a)
Fate
b)
Homecoming
c)
Hubris
d)
Hospitality
10.
What is another word for excessive pride?
a)
Oedipus
b)
Hubris
c)
Ego
d)
Hero
11.
The Odyssey is the journey of a _____.
a)
Individual
b)
Nation
c)
Family
12.
What nation made a journey in Vrigil's epic?
a)
Carthaginians
b)
Italians
c)
Romans
d)
Trojans
13.
What is the greatest gift to humanity?
a)
Free Will
b)
Hubris
c)
The Journey
d)
War
14.
Which god/goddess is the father of humanity?
a)
Eros
b)
Juno
c)
Jupiter
d)
Pluto
15.
Which god/goddess takes revenge on Aeneas?
a)
Venus
b)
Hera
c)
Neptune
d)
Minerva
16.
Which god/goddess is known for desire?
a)
Aphrodite
b)
Cupid
c)
Athena
d)
Juno
17.
Which god/goddess is the protector of Odysseus?
a)
Eros
b)
Neptune
c)
Jupiter
d)
Athena
18.
Which god/goddess has a constant bad temper?
a)
Poseidon
b)
Hera
c)
Hades
d)
Zeus
19.
The Aeneid a story about the founding of Rome. True or False?
a)
True
b)
False
20.
The Odyssey is a collection of shorter stories, such as the Creation mythology. True or False?
a)
True
b)
False
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