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Final Exam Review

Total questions: 55

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who is the king of the Greek Gods?

a)

Jupiter

b)

Zeus

c)

Poseidon

d)

Hades

2.

This goddess is the wife of Zeus and represents women and marriage.

a)

Diana

b)

Athena

c)

Hera

d)

Aphrodite

3.

She is the Greek goddess of wisdom and battle strategy and her temple is the Parthenon.

a)

Hera

b)

Artemis

c)

Aphrodite

d)

Athena

4.

He is the Greek god that uses a chariot to bring the sun into the sky every day.

a)

Apollo

b)

Zeus

c)

Artemis

d)

Jupiter

5.

He is Zeus' brother, the ruler of the underworld, and god of the dead.

a)

Hermes

b)

Poseidon

c)

Apollo

d)

Hades

6.

He is a brother of Zeus and the god of the seas.

a)

Hermes

b)

Poseidon

c)

Apollo

d)

Hades

7.

She is the Greek goddess of love and beauty.

a)

Athena

b)

Minerva

c)

Aphrodite

d)

Hera

8.

She is the twin sister of Apollo and the goddess of hunting.

a)

Shera

b)

Minerva

c)

Aphrodite

d)

Artemis

9.

The is a temple built to honor Athena.

a)

The Panther

b)

The Athenian Temple

c)

The Parthenon

d)

The Poseidon

10.

The is the mythological home of the Greek gods and goddesses.

a)

Mt. Oedipus

b)

Mt. Zion

c)

Mt. Saint Helens

d)

Mt. Olympus

11.

Who was the wife of Cronos?

a)

Rhea

b)

Hera

c)

Aphrodite

d)

Athena

12.

Which child of Cronos did Rhea hide away?

a)

Poseidon

b)

Ares

c)

Zeus

d)

Hephaestus

13.

Ares was the god of...

a)

Cruelty

b)

Hatred

c)

Peace

d)

War

14.

The mortal hero who killed the Gorgon with snakes for hair.

a)

Perseus

b)

Atlas

c)

Medusa

d)

Titans

15.

The Gorgon with snakes for hair and a look that could turn a person to stone.

a)

Perseus

b)

Atlas

c)

Medusa

d)

Titans

16.

Who is in charge of holding up the sky?

a)

Perseus

b)

Atlas

c)

Medusa

d)

Zeus

17.

God of travelers, thieves, messages, and many other things; has winged shoes.

a)

Zeus

b)

Hermes

c)

Apollo

d)

Hades

18.

What was Achilles's weak spot?

a)

elbow

b)

shoulder

c)

heel

d)

knee

19.

Medusa and Arachne were both punished by Athena for being too

a)

humble

b)

intelligent

c)

beautiful

d)

arrogant

20.

What happens to people who look at Medusa?

a)

They immediately turn to stone.

b)

They become prisoners of the Gorgons.

c)

They are eaten alive by the snakes on Medusa's head.

d)

They are given great powers of evil.

21.

Samantha opened Pandora’s box when she uncovered the dark secret about the new student in her class. What does the underlined phrase in each question mean?

a)

Knowing the secret caused a lot of problems to appear that did not exist or were not known about before.

b)

Knowing the secret meant that she won a piece of jewelry.

c)

The secret was worth a lot of money.

d)

The secret brought forth hope for Samantha.

22.

It seemed like Trevor had the Midas touch: he was extremely wealthy, handsome, and popular all around town.

a)

Trevor was extremely unfortunate.

b)

Trevor was extremely fortunate.

c)

Trevor needed a car tune-up.

d)

Trevor needed help from King Midas.

23.

Gus made a Herculean effort to understand algebra.

a)

Gus made a chart to solve his problem.

b)

Gus made a huge attempt to solve his problem.

c)

Gus had great faith and prayed instead of studying.

d)

Gus barely tried because he expected life to be easy.

24.

Martial arts are sports involving self defense and attacks. From which Roman god does the word martial arts derive (come from)?

a)

Jupiter

b)

Vulcan

c)

Venus

d)

Mars

25.

In addition to being the god of fire, Vulcan is also the source of the word

a)

vase

b)

volume

c)

volcano

d)

falcon

26.

All of the following planets have names from classical mythology except

a)

Earth

b)

Venus

c)

Jupiter

d)

Mars

27.

Match the Roman god with their domain:

a)

Light/Music/Prophecy

1.

Apollo

b)

Love/Beauty

2.

Venus

c)

Fire/Forge

3.

Vulcan

d)

War

4.

Mars

e)

Messenger/Divine Herald

5.

Mercury

28.

The word cereal is derived (comes from) what Roman goddess’ name?

a)

Vesta

b)

Venus

c)

Minerva

d)

Ceres

29.

The logo below contains the shoes of the Greek god of travelers/messengers to show safe travels. Which Greek god wears the winged sandals?

a)

Zeus

b)

Apollo

c)

Hermes

d)

Artemis

30.

When NASA began planning for missions to the moon, they needed a name that symbolized power, vision, and ambition. They chose Apollo, inspired by the Greek god. Why did NASA choose "Apollo" for its moon missions?

a)

Because Apollo was known for flying with wings like a bird

b)

Because Apollo was the god of strength and war

c)

Because Apollo represented light, knowledge, and guidance

d)

Because Apollo was the fastest of all the gods

31.

Many heroes like Heracles, who completed twelve impossible tasks, faced challenges _______ tested their strength and bravery. What relative pronoun would best fill in the blank?

a)

that

b)

which

c)

where

d)

when

32.

The Trojan War which was sparked by Paris's choice to give Aphrodite a golden apple was another central event in Greek mythology. It led to the fall of Troy and introduced legendary figures like Achilles, ________ was nearly invincible except for his heel. Which relative pronoun would best fill in the blank?

a)

who

b)

which

c)

where

d)

when

33.

What is the correct way to combine the following sentences into one complex sentence? Zeus was the king of the gods. He ruled from his throne on Mount Olympus.

a)

Zeus who was the king of the gods ruled from his throne on Mount Olympus.

b)

Zeus, who was the king of the gods, ruled from his throne on Mount Olympus.

c)

Zeus was the king of the gods; he ruled from his throne on Mount Olympus.

d)

Ruling from his throne, Zeus was the king of the gods on Mount Olympus倦

34.

Many heroes, like Heracles, who completed twelve impossible tasks, faced challenges ________ tested their strength and bravery. Which relative pronoun would be fill in the blank?

a)

which

b)

whose

c)

that

d)

who

35.

What relative pronoun would best in the sentence below? It led to the fall of Troy and introduced legendary figures like Achilles, ______ was nearly invincible except for his heel.

a)

which

b)

whose

c)

that

d)

who

36.

Where should a comma(s) be added to the sentence below?

The Trojan War which was sparked by Paris's choice to give Aphrodite a golden apple was another central event in Greek mythology.

a)

before the word "which"

b)

after the word "apple"

c)

before the word "which" and after the word "apple"

d)

before the word "which" and after the word "event"

37.

Choose the word that correctly completes each analogy. agreeable : ________ :: feasible : doable

a)

compatible

b)

difficult

c)

impossible

d)

unlikely

38.

________ : danger :: stringent : strict

a)

jeopardy

b)

comfort

c)

safety

d)

pleasure

39.

bizarre : strange :: ________ : queasy

a)

squeamish

b)

hungry

c)

tired

d)

excited

40.

Choose the word that correctly completes each analogy. curtailed : increased :: saved : ________

a)

squandered

b)

earned

c)

gathered

d)

collected

41.

Choose the word that correctly completes each analogy. ________ : worsen :: paraphrase : copy

a)

ameliorate

b)

deteriorate

c)

imitate

d)

translate

42.

What is the meaning of the word 'squeamish'?

a)

Easily made to feel sick, faint, or disgusted, especially by unpleasant images, such as the sight of blood.

b)

Very brave and fearless in dangerous situations.

c)

Extremely happy and joyful at all times.

d)

Able to solve complex mathematical problems quickly.

43.

What is the meaning of the word 'ameliorate'?

a)

To make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better.

b)

To make something worse.

c)

To ignore a problem.

d)

To celebrate a success.

44.

What is the meaning of the word 'jeopardy'?

a)

Danger of loss, harm, or failure.

b)

A type of celebration.

c)

A form of entertainment.

d)

A mathematical equation.

45.

Read the paragraph below. What word would best replace the word favorable in sentence 6? (1)The book Hunger Games tells the story of a brave girl named Katniss, who lives in a world divided into districts. (2) When her sister Prim is chosen to compete in the deadly games, Katniss volunteers to take her place. (3)In the arena, she faces a mass of other tributes, each fighting for survival. (4)There's a lot of hatred between the contestants, but Katniss also finds unexpected allies who show her kindness. (5)Despite attempts to reduce her actions by the game makers, Katniss's defiance only leads to the increase of tension in the arena. (6)Through clever tactics and favorable moments, she fights to survive and protect those she loves.

a)

benevolence

b)

escalation

c)

curtail

d)

opportune

46.

Read the paragraph below. What word would best replace the word increase in sentence 5? (1)The book Hunger Games tells the story of a brave girl named Katniss, who lives in a world divided into districts. (2) When her sister Prim is chosen to compete in the deadly games, Katniss volunteers to take her place. (3)In the arena, she faces a mass of other tributes, each fighting for survival. (4)There's a lot of hatred between the contestants, but Katniss also finds unexpected allies who show her kindness. (5)Despite attempts to reduce her actions by the game makers, Katniss's defiance only leads to the increase of tension in the arena. (6)Through clever tactics and favorable moments, she fights to survive and protect those she loves.

a)

benevolence

b)

escalation

c)

curtail

d)

animosity

47.

Read the paragraph below. What word is a synonym for the word kindness in sentence 4? (1)The book Hunger Games tells the story of a brave girl named Katniss, who lives in a world divided into districts. (2) When her sister Prim is chosen to compete in the deadly games, Katniss volunteers to take her place. (3)In the arena, she faces a mass of other tributes, each fighting for survival. (4)There's a lot of hatred between the contestants, but Katniss also finds unexpected allies who show her kindness. (5)Despite attempts to reduce her actions by the game makers, Katniss's defiance only leads to the increase of tension in the arena. (6)Through clever tactics and favorable moments, she fights to survive and protect those she loves.

a)

benevolence

b)

opportune

c)

curtail

d)

animosity

48.

As the destructive tornado tore through the town with unforgiving force, residents were forced to ________ makeshift shelters amidst the chaos. The ________ distribution of resources became paramount as communities ________ over how to ________ limited supplies to those bearing the ________ of the devastation. In the aftermath, amidst the debris and destruction, solidarity emerged as neighbors lent helping hands to rebuild what the tornado had mercilessly torn apart.

a)

improvise, equitable, pondered, allocate, brunt

b)

construct, fair, argued, distribute, weight

c)

assemble, balanced, debated, ration, burden

d)

create, impartial, discussed, share, impact

49.

Match the definition to the correct words of the week.

a)

unkempt

1.

untidy; sloppy; not properly maintained

b)

reiterate

2.

to say or do something again, usually for emphasis or clarity

c)

threadbare

3.

worn to the point of being thin and tattered, often referring to clothing or fabric

d)

dormant

4.

in a state of rest, inactivity, or temporary suspension of activity

e)

scrutinize

5.

to examine or inspect something closely and thoroughly

50.

When planning my week, I always ________ tasks based on their importance and deadline.

a)

prioritize

b)

novice

c)

verbatim

d)

stringent

51.

The research team presented their findings, providing a ________ answer to the long-standing question.

a)

definitive

b)

novice

c)

verbatim

d)

stringent

52.

Spelling and capitalization count. The witness was able to recall the conversation ________, repeating every word spoken during the meeting.

a)

verbatim

b)

vividly

c)

randomly

d)

quickly

53.

As a ________ chef, I followed the recipe closely since I was just learning how to cook.

a)

novice

b)

definitive

c)

verbatim

d)

stringent

54.

The company has ________ safety protocols in place to ensure the well-being of its employees.

a)

stringent

b)

lenient

c)

temporary

d)

optional

55.

Read the paragraph below. What word would best replace the italicized word hatred in sentence 4? (1)The book Hunger Games tells the story of a brave girl named Katniss, who lives in a world divided into districts. (2) When her sister Prim is chosen to compete in the deadly games, Katniss volunteers to take her place. (3)In the arena, she faces a mass of other tributes, each fighting for survival. (4)There's a lot of hatred between the contestants, but Katniss also finds unexpected allies who show her kindness. (5)Despite attempts to reduce her actions by the game makers, Katniss's defiance only leads to the increase of tension in the arena. (6)Through clever tactics and favorable moments, she fights to survive and protect those she loves.

a)

escalate

b)

opportune

c)

horde

d)

animosity