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Mermaids & Mystery Science

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The word "mermaid" comes from two old words: mere and maid which when put together mean--

a)

underwater maid

b)

fish girl

c)

sea mistress

d)

girl of the sea

2.

Myths from this country contained many stories about mermaids and mermen.

a)

Rome

b)

Italy

c)

Sweden

d)

Greece

3.

One ancient god name Triton (who was a merman) used a ___________ to control the sea.

a)

Trident

b)

Scythe

c)

Spire

d)

Cutlass

4.

In many stories, mermaids carry a mirror and a comb. They spend lots of time looking at their reflections. What word is used to describe this type of behavior?

a)

Cultured

b)

Unkempt

c)

Vain

d)

Keen

5.

Some mermaids ___________ to attract and trick sailors and other humans.

a)

dance

b)

dive

c)

wave

d)

sing

6.

In ancient Europe, it was said that blue mermen would challenge sailors in a contest involving what?

a)

Archery

b)

Rhyming

c)

Swimming

d)

Eating

7.

According to Doug, this type of animal might have been commonly mistaken for a mermaid.

a)

Dugong

b)

Walrus

c)

Seal

d)

Lurpa

8.

According to Doug, what type of animal is also known as a "Sea Dog"

a)

Porpoise

b)

Orca Whale

c)

Sea Lion

d)

Sea Anemone

9.

True or False: According to Doug, a walrus can whistle.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

True of False: According to biologists, Seals and Sea Lions are very different from each other.

a)

True

b)

False