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SB Myth quiz

Total questions: 68

Worksheet time: 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is a myth? 
a)
A Nonfiction story that shares facts and takes place in the present
b)
A fictional story that takes place in the past and includes Gods, Goddesses and magical creatures
c)
A story about Mrs. Pereira, Mrs. Zeiders, and Ms. Heisler going on a vacation.
2.
What is a theme? 
a)
The overall theme of the story
b)
The overall story of the story
c)
The overall lesson of the story
d)
the overall moral of the story
3.
Are Myths fiction or nonfiction? 
a)
Fiction
b)
Nonfiction
4.
What happens during the exposition?
a)
The characters, setting are introduced
b)
The turning point of the story
c)
the problem is solved
d)
the problem is building up
5.
What happens during the rising action? 
a)
the solution to the problem
b)
the introduction of characters and the setting
c)
It is the buildup to the problem
d)
the ending of the story
6.
What is the climax? 
a)
The turning point of the story
b)
the introduction
c)
the ending
7.
What is the falling action? 
a)
the events that occur before the problem
b)
the beginning
c)
the problem!
d)
The events after the climax that lead to the ending
8.
What happens in the resolution? 
a)
It is the conclusion to the story that shows the solution to the conflict
b)
it is the introduction to the story that introduces the characters and the setting
c)
It is where the conflict happens
d)
Don't pick this answer
9.
True or False: Myths come from different cultures
a)
True
b)
False
10.
True or False: myths sometimes teach a lesson
a)
True
b)
False
11.

What are the features of a myth?

a)

Animal characters, based on fact

b)

Long, narrative poem, larger-than-life her

c)

Teaches lesson, heroes, animal characters

d)

Heroes, gods/goddesses, elements of nature, teaches lesson

12.
Creation myths tell how the world and human beings came to exist
a)
False
b)
True
13.
The purpose of a myth is to
a)
scare the audience.
b)
give another perspective on life.
c)
teach humans to love another no matter what.
d)
entertain, inform, and/or explain.
14.
Myths contain these elements of storytelling:
a)
original ideas.
b)
comedic relief, love stories, sirens, and cake.
c)
plot, characters, setting, and theme.
d)
peace, harmony, and fables.
15.
A plot is
a)
the sequence of events that make up a story.
b)
a person, an animal, or an imaginary creature that takes part in the action of a literary work.
c)
the time and place of the action.
d)
the message about life or human nature that is conveyed.
16.
A Character is
a)
the sequence of events that make up a story.
b)
a person, an animal, or an imaginary creature that takes part in the action of a literacy work.
c)
the time and place of the action.
d)
the message about life or human nature that is conveyed.
17.
A quality of a myth is
a)
creepy characters that scare humans.
b)
often unrealistic and illogical.
c)
it has to be humorous and educational.
d)
an animal is always the main character.
18.
A quality of a myth is
a)
it can have inanimate objects and characters that change.
b)
about Greek Gods and the underworld.
c)
relevant to superficial features and special super powers.
19.

Who is Phaethon's father?

a)

Zeus

b)

Apollo

c)

Hades

d)

Poseidon

20.
What did Phaethon want from Apollo?
a)
his temple
b)
to get some gold and jewels
c)
to take his crown
d)
To drive the Golden Chariot
21.
Why did the Sun God beg Phaethon to change his mind?
a)
He knew that Phaethon would not be strong enough to control the horses.
b)
He did not want Zeus to be upset with him.
c)
He was jealous of Phaethon's youth.
d)
He didn't mind letting Phaethon drive the chariot.
22.
What advice does Phaeton get before he drives the sun?
a)
Make it to the horizon before morning
b)
Go slower than you think you should
c)
Stay to the middle path
d)
None of the above
23.
How was Phaeton's wild ride stopped?
a)
He fell off the chariot
b)
Cancer (the constellation) grabbed him
c)
He drove into the ocean
d)
Zeus struck him with a thunderbolt
24.
Which event referred to in “Phaethon” most reflects the idea from Greek mythology that mortals should avoid acting like gods?
a)
the son’s fall from the sky
b)
the son’s request to the father
c)
the father’s warning to the son
d)
the father’s dazzling appearance
25.
Which sentence best states a theme of “Phaethon”?
a)
Parents often have a difficult time denying children their wishes.
b)
Children can lose their way when straying into unknown territory.
c)
Young people often desire more responsibility than they can handle.
d)
Young people can make poor decisions unless they are taught properly.
26.

Zeus, the father of Epaphus, was known as all of the following EXCEPT:

a)

chief god

b)

lord of the sun

c)

lord of the sky

d)

king of the mountain

27.

Phaethon claims that without his father, there would be no...

a)

sky

b)

ocean

c)

day

d)

lighting

28.

What could Phaethon NOT bear to tell Epaphus?

a)

He never had visited his father.

b)

He never touched the sun.

c)

He cannot make the sky grow black.

d)

He drives a chariot beside his father.

29.

In the beginning of the myth, which of the following best describes Phaethon?

a)

dishonest

b)

trustworthy

c)

calm

d)

excited

30.

Which direction did Phaethon travel?

a)

North

b)

South

c)

East

d)

West

31.

Which statement from the text BEST reveals Apollo's feelings about his son?

a)

"You had better get back to him before the wolves do."

b)

"Bring him here in comfort."

c)

"Round up some of your companions and bring him here as befits the son of a god."

d)

"I will have to see him before I know if I care."

32.

Based on Apollo's reaction to Phaethon's request, it can be inferred that Apollo is full of....

a)

joy

b)

relief

c)

jealousy

d)

anger

33.

Read the sentence from the text.

"The reins were as thick as bridge cables, much too large for him to hold."

Identify the type of figurative language used in the sentence.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

personification

d)

onomatopoeia

34.

Read the sentence from the text.

"The sun chariot was an open shell of gold."

Identify the type of figurative language used in the sentence.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

personification

d)

onomatopoeia

35.

Which of the following did Apollo NOT tell Phaethon to do on his journey?

a)

Keep the middle way.

b)

Give the horses their heads; they know the path.

c)

Do not stop.

d)

Drive the horses as high as possible.

36.

Which sentence BEST describes the climax of the story?

a)

Phaethon made his journey to find his father, Apollo.

b)

When Phaethon failed to control the chariot, the heat of the sun caused villages to burn and people to rush about screaming.

c)

Phaethon told his father he wished to drive the sun chariot.

d)

Apollo could not comfort Phaethon's sister, so he changed them into poplar trees.

37.

How did Zeus finally stop the catastrophes from happening?

a)

He hurled a stick into the air that killed Phaethon.

b)

He knocked Phaethon out of the chariot with the strong burst of wind.

c)

He made the horses kick Phaethon out of the chariot.

d)

He hurled a thunderbolt that killed Phaethon.

38.

Phaethon knew the exact way to reach his father

a)

true

b)

false

39.

The job of Apollo's sun hawk was to fly around the sun and keep watch of the land.

a)

true

b)

false

40.

Apollo recognized Phaethon immediately,.

a)

true

b)

false

41.

According to the myth, there are still traces of Phaethon's ride.

a)

true

b)

false

42.

I would have flung him over the cliff and myself after him if I had not __________ to make my lies come true.

a)

resolved

b)

oracle

c)

clamor

d)

bewildered

43.

The gods in their cool garden heard a _______ of grief from below.

a)

resolved

b)

oracle

c)

clamor

d)

bewildered

44.

The people who were left alive were ____________ by the light and darkness following each other so swiftly.

a)

resolved

b)

oracle

c)

clamor

d)

bewildered

45.

That is what the ________ predicted for the earth -- but I did not know it would be so soon...so soon.

a)

resolved

b)

oracle

c)

clamor

d)

bewildered

46.
Arachne came from no great city, she lived in an obscure little village nestled in the countryside.  The meaning of obscure is...
a)
busy
b)
hidden away
c)
populated
d)
embarrassing
47.
Arachne would boast about her weaving, stating that her work was far better than the goddess Athene.  A synonym for boast is...
a)
humble
b)
scream
c)
brag
d)
explain
48.
Arachne was used to being wondered at, and she was immensely proud of the skill that had brought so many to look on her.  The antonym  (opposite) of this word is...
a)
remarkably
b)
exceptionally
c)
particularly
d)
slightly
49.
Arachne indignantly said to the onlookers, "with my own ten fingers I gained this skill, and by hard practice from early morning till night.  I never had time to stand looking as you lazy people do while another maiden worked!"  Indignantly means all of the following except...
a)
displeased
b)
pleased
c)
annoyed
d)
angered
50.
Before the group that was gathered there she would not give in; so pressing her pale lips together in obstinacy and pride, she led the goddess to one of the great looms and began weaving.  The meaning of obstinacy is...
a)
accuracy
b)
stubborness
c)
faith
d)
truthfulness
51.
"At that the body of Arachne shriveled up, and her legs grew tiny, spindly, and distorted."
  A synonym for the word shriveled is...
a)
Wet
b)
Attractive
c)
Wrinkled
d)
Plump
52.
Why was Athena angry at the progress she saw on Arachne's loom?
a)
The images were an insult to the god. 
b)
It was evident that Arachne was beating Athena in the competition. 
c)
She did not realize Arachne was so skilled. 
d)
The colors used were Athena's least favorite colors. 
53.
What did Arachne and Athena have in common? 
a)
Both goddesses
b)
Both had the same father
c)
Both were beautiful and smart
d)
Both were very talented at weaving
54.
Which of the following is the strongest theme (universal statement of truth )  for "Arachne"?
a)
Too much pride can lead to one's downfall.
b)
People should listen to and respect the advice of their parents.
c)
Having talent does not warrant you to be disrespectful to your friends.
d)
Arachne should not have been arrogant because it led to her downfall.
55.
Why did people travel miles to see Arachne?
a)
she wove beautiful cloth
b)
she wove a spider's web
c)
to challenge Athena
d)
to become one of the gods
56.
Based on the selection, which of these does Athena probably value most?
a)
beauty
b)
pride
c)
respect
d)
love
57.
Which word does NOT describe Arachne?
a)
boastful
b)
talented
c)
creative
d)
kind
58.
Based on this Greek myth, which of the following words is most likely the scientific name for a spider?
a)
Weaveroid
b)
Arachnid
c)
Braggeries
d)
spiderific
59.
Inference: Why doesn't Athena just let Arachne kill herself as punishment?
a)
She is not angry at her
b)
She wants to kill her later
c)
She wants her to be an example for other mortals 
d)
She finally says sorry
60.
What makes the story of Arachne and Athene a myth?
a)
It is a make-believe story whose characters are all gods and goddesses.
b)
It is a make-believe story with talking animals.
c)
It is a make-believe story that gives an explanation for something in nature.
d)
It is based on a true story of a woman who lived in ancient Greece.
61.
V. To try very hard to achieve
a)
Strive
b)
Boast
c)
Fate
d)
indignantly
62.
The story of "Arachne" is an example of a creation myth. What "creation" does this myth explain?
a)
The creation of weaving
b)
The creation of spiders
c)
The creation of Athene
d)
The creation of pride
63.
Which goddess did Arachne challenge to a weaving contest?
a)
Aphrodite. 
b)
Hera. 
c)
Athena. 
64.
Why does Athena become angry at Arachne at the beginning of the story?
a)
Arachne does not like Athena's weaving. 
b)
Athena does not like the way Arachne brags. 
c)
Athena does not like humans who weave well. 
d)
Athena does not like the challenge Arachne has given her. 
65.
When Athena and Arachne compete in a weaving contest, it is a part of the story's ...
a)
Climax. 
b)
Rising Action. 
c)
Falling Action. 
d)
Exposition. 
66.
Why was Athena angry at the progress she saw on Arachne's loom?
a)
The images were an insult to the god. 
b)
It was evident that Arachne was beating Athena in the competition. 
c)
She did not realize Arachne was so skilled. 
d)
The colors used were Athena's least favorite colors. 
67.

The text says, “In this way, no one would forget the lesson learned from Arachne’s misfortune. What is the meaning of “misfortune?

a)

talented

b)

bad luck

c)

excitement

d)

death

68.

What is Athena the Goddess of?

a)

Goddess of wisdom, craft, and war.

b)

Goddess of power and strength.

c)

Goddess of love.

d)

Goddess of beautyThis is a wrong answer Goddess of beauty.

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