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WorksheetsEpics & Myths
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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1.
A character, an image, a pattern of events, or an idea that is common to the human experience is
a)
an archetype
b)
an invocation
c)
a muse
d)
a myth
2.
A traditional story with no known author is
a)
a muse
b)
in medias res
c)
a myth
d)
an archetype
3.
Who composed the Iliad and the Oydssey?
a)
Odysseus
b)
Cleopatra
c)
Herodotus
d)
Homer
4.
A tragic hero suffers a downfall because of his
a)
bad luck
b)
tragic flaw
c)
sinful nature
d)
none of the above
5.
A long narrative poem that celebrates the adventures and achievements of one or more heroic figures is called
a)
an epic
b)
a fable
c)
a sonnet
d)
a tall tale
6.
Which of the following is NOT true of an epic?
a)
It features gods and monsters.
b)
The hero has adventures.
c)
The mood is lighthearted.
d)
It begins in the middle of the action.
7.
The nine goddesses who preside over the arts and sciences are called the
a)
Mercury's daughters
b)
naiads
c)
Nine Nymphs
d)
muses
8.
A prayer for inspiration is called
a)
a blessing
b)
the breath of the gods
c)
an invocation
d)
in medias res
9.
An epic hero is usually
a)
of high social status
b)
strong
c)
intelligent
d)
all of the above
10.
In media res means
a)
in the middle of the action
b)
resting action
c)
acted out
d)
full of action
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