What did the father do to the son?

bathed his face with a powerful unguent

What did Pan decide to do to prove he was better at music?

he challenged Apollo to a contest of skill

Where was Latona's alter?

near the river where she punished the rustics

What did Jupiter refer to the heifer as?

a fresh creation from the earth

Why did Juno turn Callisto into a bear?

because Jupiter admired her beauty

Why did he go to Ionia?

to consult the oracle of Apollo

What was the compromise that was made for Proserpine to return to her mother?

she would spend half of the time with her mother, she would spend half the time with Pluto

Why did Zeus fight his own father?

his father ate him and his siblings

What did Jupiter do to Prometheus?

had a vulture eat his liver, which was renewed each time, chained him to a rock on Mt. Caucasus

The Elysian Plain was also known as

Isles of the Blessed, Fortunate Fields

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1
What were Olympus' gates made from?
iron
clouds
metal
gold
2
Before earth and see and heaven were created, what was everything known as?
God and Nature
Space
Garden of Eden
Chaos
3
Who is the goddess of flowers?
Fauna
Bellona
Pales
Flora
4
Janus is typically seen with two heads.
False
True
5
This goddess sprang from Zeus' head fully armed.
Ares
Athene
Artemis
Eros
6
What did the old couple change into on their death?
geese
flowers
two trees
cows
7
Where did the peasants take Silenus?
to his house
to king Midas
to the temple of the gods
to Hades
8
Daphne chased Apollo through the woods.
False
True
9
What did the father do to the son?
made him a god for the day
bathed his face with a powerful unguent
gave him ambrosia
blew a magic wind into the boys face
10
Pyramus killed the lioness.
False
True
11
What does Celeus' son, Triptolemus do on his return?
builds a temple to the goddess
buys a plough
plants seeds
shows his father his seeds
12
The gods told the couple that they would spare the village for their hospitality.
True
False
13
Pygmalion abhors women and vows to live unmarried.
False
True
14
What did Pan decide to do to prove he was better at music?
he played a popular song
he played a long song
he challenged Apollo to a contest of skill
he challenged Zeus to a dance off
15
What did Mercury do to Argus?
tied him up
cast a spell on him
stole Io
cut his head off
16
What were Baucis and Philemon going to do with their goose?
cook it for dinner
sacrifice it to the gods
give it to the gods
show the gods how pretty it was
17
Who is Zeus' wife?
Aphrodite
Demeter
Hera
Athena
18
Where was Latona's alter?
in Thebes
in the woods
in the heavens
near the river where she punished the rustics
19
Apollo gave Pandora music.
True
False
20
What did Neptune use to direct the rivers and seas?
a staff
a sword
a wand
the Triton
21
Who were the garlands for?
for the temple of the water god
for the alters of the nymphs
Juno
Aphrodite
22
What did Argus do to Io at night?
put her in a cage
put her in chains
tied her up with rope
put her in a stable
23
Hyperboreans were
all answers are correct
in a land inacessible by land or sea
a happy race.
people who lived exempt from disease or old age
24
Who searched for Proserpine?
Cupid
her mother, Aurora
Venus
her mother, Ceres
25
Diana turned Actaeon into
a rodent
a boar
a stag
a dog
26
What does Phoebus pass on his chariot?
horns of the bull
all of these
the Lion's jaws
frightful monsters
27
What was the only thing left standing in the village?
a barn
the couple's house
the town hall
a palace
28
What did Jupiter refer to the heifer as?
a gift from a friend
a fresh creation from the earth
a farmers cow
a magical beast
29
Why did Juno turn Callisto into a bear?
because she stole Juno's crown
because she was mortal
because Juno thought she was ugly
because Jupiter admired her beauty
30
In the afternoon Cephalus would lay by the stream and enjoy the cool breeze, talking to air.
True
False
31
Procris
found out the truth
came back to life
died
disappeared
32
Who is the Greek equivalent to Bacchus?
Zeus
Dionysus
Posiedon
Hermes
33
Dryope and Andraemon had a child.
False
True
34
Why did he go to Ionia?
to consult the oracle of Jupiter
he didn't go anywhere
to consult the oracle of Apollo
to consult the oracle of Venus
35
What happened to both heaven and earth as Phaeton drove the chariot?
they both caught fire
nothing
the earth burned
the heavens burned
36
The rivers flowed with what?
water
pepsi
honey
milk and wine
37
Apollo held the lyre in his right hand.
True
False
38
What was the compromise that was made for Proserpine to return to her mother?
she would spend half of the time with her mother
she would leave the underworld forever
she would go to Mt. Olympus
she would spend half the time with Pluto
39
Why did Zeus fight his own father?
his father ate him and his siblings
his father was not powerful
his father was too nice
his father tried to destroy Olympus
40
Who untied the knot?
Perseus
Midas
Bacchus
Alexander the Great
41
What did king Midas try to do to get rid of his gift?
he prayed to Bacchus
he put on gloves
he washed his hands
he went to the temple
42
Cronus' children divided the realms into what portions?
ocean
underworld
all of these
heavens
43
What did not exist in the Golden Age?
spears
all of these
swords
helmets
44
Who harnesses the horses?
Months
Day
seasons
Hours
45
Who is Midas' father?
Hades
Zeus
Gordius
Bacchus
46
What did Jupiter do to Prometheus?
gave him a kingdom to rule
had a vulture eat his liver, which was renewed each time
put him in charge of humans
chained him to a rock on Mt. Caucasus
47
Cupid used an arrow to excite love on Apollo and one to repel love on Daphne.
True
False
48
Who was alarmed at the shaking of the earth?
Mercury
Jupiter
Neptune
Pluto
49
Who opened the doors of the east?
Spring
Evening
Winter
Dawn
50
Who is Latona?
a goddess
a nymph
a mortal
Juno's servant
51
The Elysian Plain was also known as
Isles of the Elders
Isles of the Blessed
Happyland
Fortunate Fields
52
Who tells Ceres where her daughter has been taken?
Venus
Cupid
Diana
Arethusa
53
What is Prometheus represented as by poets?
evil
the friend of mankind
god of light and love
ruler of earth
54
Who was Apollo's first love?
Daphne
Aphrodite
Mary
Athena
55
Io could not turn back into her former self.
False
True
56
What could Proserpine not have in the lower world?
wine
a bath
food
water
57
What did Glaucus eat?
he ate ambrosia
he ate the fish
he didn't eat anything
he ate the herb that was on the ground
58
Who did Glaucus see on the shore?
a fawn
Proserpine
a nymph
Scylla
59
What happened to the sands of the river after Midas bathed?
he was not cured
the river hardened
the water became molten gold
the sand turned to gold
60
What season was perpetually happening?
Fall
Winter
Summer
Spring
61
What was washed away as a hundred rivers poured over him?
all of these
the fish smell
his mortal self
his clothes
62
Who is Pan?
god of the river
god of the mountains
god of the woods
god of the fields
63
What did Scylla do when she saw Glaucus?
yelled at him
ran away
kissed him
joined him in the water
64
What did Circe do when Glaucus would not love her?
killed Scylla
punished him
turned him into a frog
turned her wrath on Scylla
65
What becomes of Ceyx?
he returns to Halcyone
he is eaten by a sea serpant
he drowns
he finds the oracle
66
Where did Argus attach the rope?
around her belly
around her hooves
around her neck
none of these
67
Juno could not bear the prayers of Halcyone and sent a messenger to tell her Ceyx was dead.
True
False
68
Who was Pan's faithful follower?
Midas
Philemon
Bacchus
Tmolus
69
Who takes pity on Halcyone and Ceyx?
the fish
the fisherman
the gods
the servants
70
What happens when Phaeton looks down on the earth?
he is not scared
he grew pale
he becomes brave
his knees shook with terror
71
What did Ceres try to do for the boy?
make him well
make him rich
make him young forever
make him immortal
72
What story did Mercury tell Argus?
how the earth was created
how the bow and arrow were invented
how the instrument he played was invented
how the sun was created
73
The parents of the Pyramus and Thisbe bury them apart.
True
False
74
What happened to the Titans?
they lost their powers and had to live as mortals
they were killed in battle
they were vanquished and imprisoned
they were sent to the bottom of the ocean
75
What was the purpose of the goose?
to use as payment
to provide eggs
to guard their house
to provide dinner
76
What did Phaeton wish?
never prevailed in his request
he had never touched his father's horses
never learned his parentage
all of these
77
Where did Proserpine's mother search for her?
the forest
the oceans
all over the world
the heavens
78
What happened when Pluto saw Proserpine?
he married her
he fell in love with her and carried her off
he chased her through the woods
he told his brothers
79
Pyramus' blood flowed down the tree and into the roots turning the Mulberry flowers red.
True
False
80
Who did Pan compare his music to?
Apollo
Zeus
Hera
Hermes
81
When were the two planning on meeting?
in the afternoon
in the morning
the next day
nightfall
82
When she say a boy out hunting, it turned out to be
her father
her son
her brother
Jupiter
83
Thisbe is the fairest maiden of all of Baylonia.
False
True
84
What happened to Scylla?
Circe makes serpents and monsters surround her
all of these
she remained rooted to one spot
Circe poisons her bathing waters
85
Another story about Pandora is that she was sent ______________
to kill all evils
to drive the men crazy
all of these
in good faith to bless man
86
Faunus is the grandson of which god?
Zeus
Quirinus
Terminus
Cronos
87
What did an angry deia hungry bearty send to annoy the country?
a ravenous fox
a terrifying lion
a ravaging dog
a hungry bear
88
Hephaestos was the artist of all work in Olympus. He created which of the following?
armor
clouds
brass houses
chariots
89
Pluto feared that his kingdom would be laid open to the light of day.
False
True
90
Belvedere represents Apollo after his defeat by the serpent Python
False
True
91
What did Mercury do when Jupiter sent him to dispatch Argus?
put his cap on his head
all of these
took his sleep producing wand
put on his winged shoes
92
Men were satisfied with what the surface produced and were concerned about their family.
True
False
93
What will happen if he goes to low?
he will crash
he will freeze the heavens
he will burn the earth
he will fall out
94
Who is Quirinus reported to be from the human world?
Romulus, founder of Rome
Bellona, war goddess
a prosperous merchant
Ceasar, the king
95
Apollo wears the Laurel tree on his
arm
head
shoulders
leg
96
Roman made offerings to whom on their birthday?
Parents
King
Wife
Genius
97
What did the person who knew the secret do?
none of these
kept it until the day he died
told his wife who spread it to others
whispered the story down a hole and buried it
98
What was the pathway strewn with?
light
pebbles
roses
diamonds
99
What did Midas do on the eleventh day?
forbade him from returning
sent him away in shame
killed him
brought Silenus back to Bacchus
100
Phoebus did not allow the boy to drive the chariot.
True
False
101
What did she find her hands filled with as she grabbed her hair?
leaves
snakes
thorns
flowers
102
Where does Iris find the King of Sleep?
on a black couch with black plumes and black curtains
bathing
in a palace
outside
103
What does Halcyone offer to the gods for her husbands safety?
gold
diamonds
incense
flowers
104
Why did Latona travel from land to land?
due to Juno's jealousy
to escape Jupiter
to avoid punishment
she wanted to see the world
105
What does the Earth ask of Jupiter?
to burn the north pole
none of these
to finish her with his thunderbolt
to save the ocean
106
Pyramus and Thisbe were neighbors that fell in love.
False
True
107
How did others find out about Midas' ears?
reeds sprang up in the meadow and whispered the story
someone uncovered the hole
the hairdresser told everyone
Pandora found out
108
What did the gladfly do to Io?
tormented her
left her alone
became her pet
followed her
109
Who is Hesperus?
The clouds
The Night-star
The Day-star
The sun
110
What did Mercury give the first woman?
persuasion
strength
music
beauty
111
Since the two were kept apart how did they communicate?
glances
notes
through a crack in the wall
signs
112
Who won the contest?
Pan
Apollo
113
Whose statue is a rude stone or post, used to mark boundaries of fields?
Pales
Bellona
Terminus
Quirinus
114
What happened to Adonis?
he married another woman
he lived to be 100
he was killed by a boar
he married Venus
115
What became of Scylla?
she was released from her form
she found love with Glaucus
she was killed
she was turned to rock
116
Juno was upset that Callisto and her son were placed in the heavens.
False
True
117
Titans inhabited the earth before the creation of man.
True
False
118
What did Juno suspect when one day is suddenly grew dark?
a war was about to break out
The humans were hiding something from the gods
Jupiter was up to no good
It was going to be a rainy day
119
The imaginations of the Greeks peopled the western portion of the country with whom?
monsters
all of these
enchantresses
giants
120
Who was Nereus' wife?
Nymphs
Doris
Caicus
Meander
121
Who did Juno deliver the heifer to?
Inachus
Syrinx
Argus
Jupiter
122
Who visited Phrygia in human form?
Hermes
Mercury
Jupiter
Midas
123
What colors were the doors of the east?
purple
red
yellow
blue
124
What happened to Prometheus because he helped mankind?
he became immortal
the angered Jupiter
he became a hero
he became a god
125
Prometheus' brother Epimetheus was committed to making man. What resource did he provide man?
sagacity
fire
courage
claws
126
His sisters were turned into poplar trees on the banks of the river.
True
False
127
What prevailed during the Golden Age?
Truth and right
Punishment and threats
Law and order
all of these
128
Callisto tried to
kill the man
scare the man
hug the man
talk to the man
129
What was Astraea goddess of?
love and beauty
earth and properity
innocence and purity
war and vengence
130
Armstrong is a poet who wrote about Apollo and Daphne.
False
True
131
Diana was being given a bath by her nymphs.
False
True
132
The earth was divided into ____________
possessions
regions
seasons
land and sea
133
What did Phaeton ask Phoebus?
all of these
to give him something to prove he was his son
to strike down the schoolfellow that made fun of him
to marry his mother so they could be a family
134
Which god wore a winged cap and shoes?
Demeter
Dionysus
Eros
Hermes
135
The gods did not allow the old couple to kill the goose.
False
True
136
The stones that the couple threw became men and women from the earth.
True
False
137
Who did the plant end up being?
Lotis
a nymph
all of these
a fairy
138
Tmolus turned his head toward the Sun-god to signal his turn.
True
False
139
Who is Silenus?
Bacchus' father
Bacchus' old schoolmaster
the god of agriculture
the god of wine
140
Callisto was once a huntress.
False
True
141
What do the horses breathe?
fire
rays of light
none of these
air
142
Apollo is lord of
Mt. Olympus
Tenedos
Delphos
the sea
143
Cephalus' famous dog was named Lelaps.
False
True
144
What did Pan do at a given signal?
he blew on his pipes
he arm wrestled Apollo
he started dancing
he sang a song
145
Apollo is the god of
all of these
music
poetry
medicine
146
How did the two show their hospitality?
all of these
gave them warm water to wash themselves
gave them a place to sit
rekindled the fire
147
The man raised his spear to kill the bear.True
False
True
148
Eros is the son of Aphrodite.
True
False
149
AEolus is the keeper of the winds.
True
False
150
Gordius tied the wagon with a fast knot, known as the Gordian knot.
True
False
151
Aphrodite is the goddess of
war
beauty
hate
love
152
Who did Venus fall in love with?
Pluto
Jupiter
Adonis
Hermes
153
Who were the only people to provide shelter to the two gods?
none of these
Midas and Pan
Baucis and Philemon
Bacchus and Silenus
154
The god of love is
Artemis
Cupid
Eros
Hades
155
What did Gordius give the deity of the oracle?
his wife
his son
his horse
his wagon
156
Mount Olympus was also known as
The Gods Temple
Zeus' Garden
Delphi
Oracle
157
What did Phaeton do when he saw the Scorpion?
called for his father
dropped the reins
tightened his hold on the reins
guided the horses away from him
158
At what festival did Pygmalion attend?
The festival of flowers
The festival of Greece
The festival of love
The festival of Venus
159
Where did she see Proserpine?
in the woods
in the forest
in the realm of the dead
under the river
160
What happened as the chariot travels across the sky?
all of these
Great and Little Bear were scorched
the steeds left the traveled road
the Serpent grew warm and was angry
161
The story Mercury told put Argus to sleep.
True
False
162
What happened to the village?
it burned down
it disappeared
it was cursed
it sunk in a lake
163
Which article did not escape from the jar?
hope
all of these
anger
sickness
164
Who was angry due to the sate of things on earth?
Themis
Neptune
Jupiter
Hercules
165
She had a box that contained____________.
secrets
evil
marriage gifts
disease
166
Venus gave her ______.
courage
beauty
laughter
strength
167
Persephone is queen of what realm?
the ocean
the earth
the dead
the heavens
168
Who was Callisto?
a goddess
a maiden
a servant
a nymph
169
The Brazen age was known for
all of these
not all wicked
ready to fight
being savage of temper
170
He soon found out his wish may have been a poor choice.
True
False
171
Jupiter destroyed earth by doing what?
setting it on fire
spreading a plague
blowing it up
drowning it
172
Apollo kept the tree safe by
keeping the tree forever green
keeping the leaves from decay
planting it near a river
fertilizing it daily
173
There were also others in the palace, who were they?
rays of light
hours
seasons
rivers
174
Who disagreed with the judgement of the contest?
Pan
Midas
Apollo
Tmolus
175
What happened to the people in AEthiopia?
they became black by the blood being forced to the surface
they were killed
all of these
they were safe
176
Who was Ceyx's father?
Adonis
Apollo
Ulysses
Hesperus
177
What were the cups made out of?
gold
wood
glass
iron
178
Pyramus and Thisbe whispered words of love through the wall.
True
False
179
What did Epimetheus have in his house that Pandora was curious about?
a jar of lies
a jar of certain noxious articles
none of these
a vase of poisonous flowers
180
What did the Steeds eat before the trip?
ambrosia
fire
grass
hay
181
Procris sobbed in the bushes and Cephalus
thought it was Aurora and yelled at her
thought it was the wind
thought it was an animal and scared it
thought it was an animal and threw his javelin
182
Why was the heifer given to Argus?
to be a gift for her daughter
to be turned into another animal
to be strictly watched
to be slaughtered
183
Who was Syrinx?
a nymph
an animal
a mortal
a goddess
184
Where did Jupiter and his brothers banish the Titars?
Tartarus
the ocean
the underworld
earth
185
What were the first dwellings used by man?
huts woven of twigs
all of these
caves
leafy coverlets of the woods
186
Where did Nereids go for refuge?
highest mountains
under water
the woods
deepest caves
187
Whom stood by Phoebus as he sat on his throne?
months
years
days
all of these
188
Who did Ceres blame for the loss of her daughter?
the earth
Pluto
Celeus
the river nymph
189
As Apollo gained on Daphne through the woods her father turned her into a
deer
river
tree
bird
190
Who got to the Mulberry tree first?
Pyramus' father
Thisbe
Thisbe's father
Pyramus
191
What does Iris put on before seeing the King of Sleep.
a robe of many colors
a crown
a necklace
a mask
192
Who is Pygmalion?
a god
a farmer
a sculptor
a nymph
193
How does Jupiter put an end to the destruction?
he launched a lightning bolt at the charioteer
he blew out the fire with his mighty breath
he struck Phaeton from his seat
he sent down rain
194
Who is Proserpine?
the daughter of Pluto
the daughter of Jupiter
the daughter of Glaucus
the daughter of Ceres
195
The gods abandoned earth because of the slaughter humans had embraced.
True
False
196
What did the chariot look like?
it was made of gold
it was made of silver
it was made of light
it was made of fire
197
What was Juno's husband standing next to?
a beautiful heifer
a beautiful bird
a beautiful fox
a beautiful stallion
198
Hera is the wife of what god?
Zeus
Hades
Apollo
Cupid
199
Pan put the reeds together and called them Syrinx in honor of the nymph.
False
True
200
Ares is the god of the sun.
False
True
201
What happened to Phaeton?
he fell into the great river
he fell from the chariot
his hair was on fire
all of these
202
The Pythian games featured what events?
all of these
chariot races
feats of strength
swiftness of foot
203
Jupiter destroyed earth with a thunderbolt.
True
False
204
The pair does not listen to the Oracle and Jupiter kills them.
True
False
205
How was the instrument created?
Pan grabbed a bunch of reeds and breathed a sigh
Pan tried to catch Syrinx
She called on the water nymphs to protect her
the air sounded through the reeds
206
Aphrodite is also known as Venus
False
True
207
What did the sisters need the flowers for?
to make garlands
for good luck
to throw into the water
to decorate their house
208
Who was the wife of Andraemon?
Juno
Dryope
Circe
Iole
209
What did Pygmalion create?
a bell
electricty
a statue of ivory
poetry
210
What does Iris ask the King of Sleep, Somnus to do?
none of these
send a dream to Halcyone of the wreck
make Halcyone forget Ceyx
give Halcyone peaceful dreams
211
What did the earth begin to do?
break
spin
none of these
glow
212
What did Dryope confess to her husband?
she was not guilty
she was sad
she was guilty
she was angry
213
How did Prometheus make man?
heavenly seeds that were still on earth
all of these
took some earth and kneaded it with water
made man in the image of the gods
214
What was Midas king of?
Mt. Olympus
Phrygia
the underworld
Athens
215
Apollo accepted the challenge of Pan.
True
False
216
Apollo saw himself as the god of song and the lyre.
False
True
217
Where did Ceyx voyage to?
Athens
Mt. Olympus
Carlos in Ionia
Cyprus
218
Who is Bacchus?
god of war
god of the ocean and seas
god of nature and animals
god of agriculture and wine
219
The Laurel tree is used as a wreath for Roman conquerors.
False
True
220
What did Venus grant Pygmalion?
his wish to have his statue become real
his wish to be left alone
his wish to be the best artist
his wish to marry Venus
221
Why does Phoebus want to deny the gift after giving it?
The request is not safe
all of these
Phaeton is a mortal
Phaeton is not strong enough
222
In this version of the story, what did not escape?
hope
revenge
envy
gout
223
Procris followed her husband and found that he was meeting another woman.
True
False
224
What was Jupiter's plan for the human race?
send the gods to punish them
destroy all inhabitants and create a better race
nothing
scare them into being nice
225
The farmer had to sow the seed and plow using the ox.
True
False
226
Who made Apollo fall in love with Daphne?
Jupiter
Peneus
Cupid
Venus
227
Aurora told Cephalus...
that he would be sorry he stayed with her
to go back to his wife
that she loved someone else
that he could never come back to her
228
Io was afraid to speak when she returned to her former self.
True
False
229
Jupiter created whom to punish Prometheus and his brother for taking the fire from the sun?
woman
tigers
a two headed dog
a dragon
230
Scylla took pleasure in devouring hapless mariners who came within her grasp.
False
True
231
What did they serve for dessert?
apples and wild honey
apples and cinnamon
apples and bread
apple pie
232
Vesta is the Roman name for which Greek Goddess?
Aphrodite
Hera
Hestia
Demeter
233
Daphne became a Laurel tree that Apollo promised would always be blue.
False
True
234
Prometheus was a
god
Titan
human
elf
235
Pyramus found Thisbe's bloody and ripped veil.
True
False
236
How did Midas try to cover up the donkey ears?
with long hair
with a turban
with a cowboy hat
with a towel
237
Who is Tmolus?
mountain god
river god
field god
desert god
238
What do the gods do to bring them back together?
none of these
turns them into birds
turns them into fish
revives Ceyx
239
Where did the old couple follow the gods to?
the top of a hill
their temple
to another house
Mt. Olympus
240
Prometheus symbolizes what attributes?
love and hope
none of these
magnanimous endurance of unmerited suffereing
strength of will resisting oppression
241
What lies around the King of Sleep?
nymphs
dreams
dogs
blankets
242
Who did Jupiter call on when he was not satisfied with his own waters?
All of the gods
More clouds
Neptune
The north wind
243
Crops would grow without seeds in the Silver Age.
True
False
244
Who created a tomb for Phaeton?
The Italian Naiads
Jupiter
his mother
Phoebus
245
Daphne was the daughter of whom?
a farmer
the river god, Peneus
Venus
Jupiter
246
Inachus was upset to find his daughter had been turned into a heifer.
True
False
247
Who is the Roman god Saturn in Greek mythology?
Cronus
Apollo
Zeus
Ares
248
How does Ceres help Celeus' son?
she teaches him to sow the seed
she teaches him to plough
she teaches him to drive a chariot
she teaches him to hunt
249
What did Glaucus look like when he recovered?
all of these
his hair was sea-green
his legs were now a fishes tail
his shoulders were broad
250
What did Dryope's father and husband do when they found Dryope?
chopped down the tree
changed her back
cursed Lotis
kissed the leaves and embraced the trunk
251
Halcyone finds her husband floating in the waves.
True
False
252
As the dog chased the fox what happened?
they were turned to stone
the dog caught the fox
the fox got away
they disappeared into the heavens
253
Venus changed Adonis' blood into...
a tree
a flower
an animal
a river
254
What was the story of Pan and Syrinx referenced in?
book
poem
short story
movie
255
What was the only thing left of Dryope?
her eyes
her face
her hair
her hands
256
What did Pygmalion give to his statue?
bright shells and polished stones
little birds and flowers
beads and amber
all of these
257
What did Latona carry with her?
none of these
a bow and arrow
a harp
her twins
258
Who did Jupiter call to get rid of Argus?
Apollo
Athena
Mercury
Cupid
259
How long did king Midas keep Silenus?
one month
1 night
10 days and nights
10 years
260
What was the name of the statue as it became human?
Cyprus
Paphos
Iole
Dryope
261
What was the first age of innocence and happiness called?
Golden Age
Silver Age
Happy Age
Age of the Gods
262
Who gave the couple an answer to their question at the temple?
Jupiter
a random god
Neptune
the Oracle
263
Phoebus is the only one who can drive the sun chariot.
True
False
264
After leaving earth where did Astraea go?
A and B
among the stars
Only A
constellations
265
What is the title of the myth describing how the world was created?
Hercules
Prometheus and Pandora
Apollo and Daphne
Juno and her Rivals
266
Pyramus used his sword to kill himself next to the Mulberry tree.
True
False
267
What was Mercury trying to do to Argus?
trick him
put him to sleep
kill him
distract him
268
What happened when the earth cracked?
a desert rose up
lave spilled out
light frightened the king and queen of shadows
the rivers sank underground
269
Who is the father of Zeus?
Iapetus
Hyperion
Cronus
Oceanus
270
Why did Jupiter leave these two humans alive?
all of these
they had a pious demeanour
they lived harmless lives
they were faithful worshippers
271
What happened when she broke the stem of the flower?
it died
it started bleeding
it poisoned her
it screamed
272
What did Aurora do to Cephalus?
made him love her
stole him away
married him
gave him powers
273
What were the muses?
Presided over song and prompted memory
9 Daughters of Zeus
were given the charge of either literature, science or art
all answers are correct
274
Juno asked that Callisto and her son not be allowed to come into the water.
True
False
275
Thisbe was killed by the lioness.
False
True
276
What did Halcyone wish after hearing of her husband's death?
to see him again
to never dream again
to have died with him
for him to have listened to her
277
Diana gave Procris what gifts?
a dog that could outrun every rival
a fishing pole that always caught fish
a bow and arrow
a javelin that never missed its mark
278
What did she ask Adonis to do?
be her husband
stay away from dangerous animals
fight for her
hunt the most dangerous animals
279
What happened when the giants tried to get loose?
eruption of volcanos
earthquakes
typhoons
hurricanes
280
What is the last star in the tail of the Little Bear?
North star
Polestar
white star
Cynosure
281
Halcyone flew away after a month.
True
False
282
Where did Mercury go?
he went to the underworld
he went to Juno's house
he went to Inachus
he went to earth
283
What did Io swim through?
a river
Ionian Sea
none of these
mud
284
What did he dress the statue in?
clothes
none of these
jewels
food
285
The pipes made Argus angry.
False
True
286
Who is Gordius?
the King of all of Greece
a poor countryman that the people made king
a banker
a god
287
What type of god was Quirinus?
love
war
earth
happiness
288
Pygmalion admired his own work and fell in love with it.
True
False
289
What were the foods offered to the gods?
cheese
olives
all of these
berries
290
The Roman name for Hephaaestos is
Mars
Hera
Jupiter
Vulcan
291
What did their old house turn into?
a temple
a palace
a better house
a farm
292
What did Baucis rub the table down with?
water
a sponge
sweet smelling herbs
vinegar
293
What happened on Ceyx's voyage?
the landed safely on shore
they sailed calmly at sea
the were shipwrecked
they hit a storm
294
What chased Actaeon through the woods?
his own dogs
other stag
his father
a bear
295
Who did Cupid make Pluto fall in love with?
Venus
Proserpine
Ceres
Juno
296
Where did the fire come from to be given to man?
Mount Olympus
volcano
the sun
fire pit
297
How did the river nymph tell Ceres that Pluto had her daughter?
she brought up the girdle that her daughter dropped
the showed her a picture in the water
she whispered it
she wrote it on the water in flowers
298
Man should be ________ to all other animals.
angelic
sacred
superior
scared
299
What happened to Midas after he bathed?
he dwelt in the country
all of these
he became a worshiper of Pan
he hated wealth and splendor
300
What did Bacchus tell Midas to do to get rid of his gift?
Trace the fountain-head
all of these
plunge yourself in the waters
go to the River Pactolus
301
What is the latin name of Bacchus?
Lares
Liber
Terminus
Lucina
302
Why did Dryope and Iole go down to the bank of the stream?
to gather flowers
to swim
to rest
to catch fish
303
Why did sons wish their fathers dead?
they wanted family love
they wanted to live alone
they wanted to be in charge
they wanted an inheritance
304
Actaeon tried to capture Diana
False
True
305
What had Proserpine become?
a tree
a river
queen of Erebus
queen of the clouds
306
Pandora is said to have opened this box and what escaped?
all the blessings
all of the heartbreak
all of the happiness
all of the diseases
307
Jupiter flooded the land and ___________
caused a volcano eruption
caused fires
caused an earthquake
caused a heatwave
308
Who guards the winds?
Juno
Apollo
Hermes
AEolus
309
Alexander the Great cut the knot with his sword.
False
True
310
What does Halcyone turn into?
a fish
a shark
a sea monster
a bird
311
Who did Dryope offer the purple flowers to?
her sister
Lotis
her husband
her baby
312
Persephone is the daughter of Demeter.
False
True
313
What was Phoebus' advice?
all of these
hold tight to the reins
spare the whip
go as fast as you can
314
What was Pluto's chariot drawn by?
two headed dogs
black horses
unicorns
white horses
315
The bark of the tree finally closes over her face and life is extinct.
False
True
316
Juno was happy for Callisto.
True
False
317
What did Bacchus do when Midas brought Silenus back to him?
paid him a reward in gold coins
yelled at him for making him worry
granted him his choice of reward/wish
took him out for a guys night out
318
Who was jealous of Callisto
Athena
Diana
Aphrodite
Juno
319
Who is Juno in Greek mythology?
Persephone
Aphrodite
Athena
Hera
320
What new enemy sprung up against the gods?
monsters
Titans
bad gods
giants
321
What did Jupiter finally do as he watched the bear and the man?
placed them in the heavens as Great and Little Bear
turned Callisto back into her self
turned the boy into a bear so Callisto wouldn't be lonely
yelled at the boy
322
When Thisbe came out of her hiding place she found
a red mulberry tree
the lioness
her father
Pyramus dying
323
Those who say Halcyone fly down to Cexy thought he raised his head, even though he was dead.
True
False
324
Who asked to go on the voyage with Ceyx?
his wife
his son
his brother
his servant
325
Persephone became the wife of which god?
Ceres
Ares
Hades
Zeus
326
Their parents approved of their love.
True
False
327
What did Juno want to do with the heifer?
slaughter it
none of these
send it back to the earth
have it as a gift
328
What did the loss of his brother make him think?
all of these
the gods were hostile to him
he was cursed
he was unlucky
329
Where did Phaeton travel to in order to find Apollo?
Mt. Olympus
India
Rome
Greece
330
What do they do out at sea?
mate and have their young ones
fly
hunt for fish
help shipwrecked sailors
331
What was Baucis and Philemon's wish?
all of these
to die at the same time
to pass their lives in love and concord
to take care of the temple
332
What did Proserpine eat in the lower world?
deer
carrots
pomegranate
ambrosia
333
Why does Aeolus guard the winds?
to keep it from disturbing the deep
to protect the birds
none of these
to help sailors
334
What would Silenus do when he had been drinking?
yell and curse
wander off
party
throw up
335
The next age was the Brazen Age, which was calmer and peaceful.
False
True
336
What did his mother tell him to do?
Ask the Sun if she is telling the truth
all of these
told him she would just have to believe her
go to the land of the Sun and ask Apollo
337
Io still had hooves like a heifer.
True
False
338
Who was the first woman?
Eve
Hera
Pandora
Jane
339
Who found Silenus?
Phiemon
Jupiter
some peasants
Bacchus
340
Greeks believed that Mount Olympus was the central point of the earth.
false
true
341
Metals such as iron and gold were found and used to create_________
jewelry
none of these
weapons
art
342
What was Tmolus' job in the challenge?
contenstant
umpire
cheerleader
dancer
343
What did Ceres do when she saw the sick boy?
killed him
kissed his lips
blew in his face
gave him medicine
344
What was Apollo wearing?
winged slippers
fedora
Parnassian laurel
robe of Tyrian purple
345
What did Midas wish for from Bacchus?
a golden touch
1 million dollars
a wife
more wishes
346
Who did the Earth call on?
Phoebus
Juno
Jupiter
Neptune
347
How long does Halcyone brood over her nest?
6 months
7 days
5 days
a month
348
Who is Actaeon?
son of King Cadmus
a god
husband of Athena
son of Jupiter
349
Who is the goddess of childbirth?
Terminus
Pales
Lucina
Pomona
350
What did Adonis do?
he hunted a wild boar
he became a farmer
he hunted rabbits
he didn't hunt
351
Who is Phaeton?
son of Clymene
son of Apollo
son of Jupiter
son of Hades
352
Here is also know as
Mars
Pluto
Jupiter
Juno
353
What was the sculpture of?
a beautiful nymph
a beautiful animal
a beautiful flower
a beautiful woman
354
The old man brought Ceres into his cottage.
False
True
355
What did he call the statue?
goddess
ivory
his wife
a work of art
356
Why was his wish a poor choice?
his clothes turned to gold
his wine went down is through like melted gold
his bread turned to gold before he could eat it
his servant turned to gold
357
What did Juno do to Io?
sent a gladfly
killed her
captured her
none of these
358
Zeus' parents were of what race?
Gods
Titans
Celestial bodies
Humans
359
How did he present himself on earth?
as a tree
as a river
as a heifer
as a shepard
360
Who were the Fates?
Hera, Clotho,Aphrodite
Eros, Ares, Apollo
Hades, Hera, Helen
Clotho, Lachesis, Atropos
361
Where is Halcyone's nest?
on an island
floating on the sea
in a tree
on a mountain
362
Someone heard Cephalus talking and told Procris he was having an affair.
True
False
363
Why was Jupiter troubled?
Argus killed the heifer
Juno found out about his mistress
Io wouldn't speak to him
he was upset that his mistress was suffering
364
Who did Ceyx lose?
he lost his father
he didn't lose anyone
he lost his brother
he lost his wife
365
Procris wanted Cephalus to promise her what?
not to marry Aurora
not to marry Diana
not to marry the fox
not to marry the breeze
366
What did Midas do with Silenus?
entertained him for ten days and nights
all of these
treated him hospitably
provided unceasing rounds of jollity
367
Jupiter shortened spring and added the other seasons in what time frame?
Metal Age
Silver Age
Brass Age
Golden Age
368
Who was the last one of the gods to abandon earth?
Astraea
Athena
Apollo
Aphrodite
369
How did they show their rudeness?
made the water unfit to drink
waded into the pond and stirred up the mud with their feet
threatened her
all of these
370
Why did Io take the form of a heifer?
to conceal his mistress from his wife
to play a trick on Juno
to hide from her father
that was her true form
371
Phoebus begs Phaeton to choose anything else as a gift.
False
True
372
The sisters' tears became amber as they dropped into the stream.
False
True
373
What did Jupiter do?
he killed the gladfly
he interceded on Io's behalf
he yelled at Juno
he promised not to pay attention to Io
374
What could man do with fire?
introduce the arts and coin money
all of these
make weapons
make tools
375
What did the goddess, Circe tell Glaucus?
that she would cast a spell
to find someone that would return his love
to be mortal again so he could win her
to love her
376
Thisbe was a lioness who had just eaten walking toward her.
True
False
377
Why did Cupid make Apollo love Daphne?
He thought Cupid was not very smart
He told Cupid not to play with arrows
He didn't think Cupid had very good aim
He put the boy in time out
378
What did she do to the earth as punishment?
killed the cattle
gave to much sun and rain
all of these
broke the plough
379
Cephalus stopped hunting at the loss of his dog.
False
True
380
Daphne kills herself to be with Pyramus in the afterlife.
False
True
381
Where did Deucalion and his wife, Pyrrha go after the floods receded?
to the home of the gods
a temple
a cave
their house
382
Hera's atttendant is the goddess of the rainbow, Iris.
False
True
383
The two constellations of the Great and Little Bear never sink into the ocean, but do
become invisible
sink below the clouds
move round and round the heavens
dim and brighten
384
Dryope and Iole were...
sisters
cousins
husband and wife
brothers
385
How did the gods subdue the giants?
put them in a cage
set them on fire
buried them under Mount AEtna
drown them
386
What did Juno do with Argus' eyes?
she made them pebbles in a stream
She took them and put them on her peacock's tail
she ate them
She hung them from her ceiling
387
What happened when the couple grew very old?
they cried
the yelled at the gods
the began to grow leaves
the exchanged parting words
388
Who consented to let Glaucus stay in the water?
Oceanus
the fish
no one
Tethys
389
Who knew the secret of what was under the garment?
Apollo
Pan
his wife
his hairdresser
390
What happens if you untie the Gordian knot?
the person will become the king of the gods
the person will have unlimited wealth
the person will be the next king
the person will become lord of all Asia
391
What were the man and his daughter out in the field gathering?
acorns and berries
sticks and grass
rocks and mud
flowers and seeds
392
How did Io's father, Inachus figured out the heifer was Io?
she wrote her name in the sand
he recognized her
she told him
he never did
393
Pyramus was old and ugly.
False
True
394
Midas recognized Silenus.
False
True
395
Who did Somnus call to deliver the message to Halcyone?
his son, Phantasos
he did it himself
his son, Morpheus
his son, Icelos
396
What was the first thing Midas turned to gold?
his daughter
a goblet
Bacchus
a twig from an oak
397
Ceyx reigned in peace.
False
True
398
Hephaestos created Zeus'
robes
sandles
thunderbolts
throne
399
What did Apollo do to Midas for disagreeing with the judgement?
gave him the ears of an ass
turned him into a lizard
cursed him with the golden touch
shot him with an arrow
400
What did the rustics do when Latona asked to drink from the stream?
told Juno where she was
forbade her to drink
laughed at her
got her a cup
401
What were the Fates responsible for doing?
crossing the dead over to the underworld
seasons
sunrise
spinning the thread of human destiny
402
Persephone's mother Demeter was the goddess of what?
agriculture
wine
love
war
403
Who was Io?
a fairy nymph
all of these
a mortal
the daughter of the river god Inachus
404
What happened to Dryope after picking the flower?
she died
she screamed
she became rooted to the spot
she ran away quickly
405
What is the road that leads to the palace of heaven?
the Milky Way
the constellation
the heavens
Jupiter's lane
406
Argus finally fell asleep with all of his eyes.
False
True
407
Why did houses become necessary?
they began to want material things
they needed to endur the extremes of heat and cold
they were tired of living in the woods
none of these
408
Who was the porter of heaven?
Vesta
Janus
Lucina
Penates
409
How did Argus keep constant watch of Io?
he had many slaves to watch her
he had 100 eyes
he never slept
none of these
410
Who stood alone on a mountaintop after the flood?
Neptune
a few animals
Jupiter
Deucalion and Pyrrha
411
He is the god of wine, promoter of civilization, lawgiver, & lover of peace.
Dionysus
Eros
Demeter
Hades
412
Where did Halcyone last see Ceyx?
she didn't see him
in a field
in the house
on the seashore
413
It was thought that the River Ocean flowed around the earth.
False
True
414
Apollo decorates the laurel tree with what
quiver
garland
lyre
harp
415
What is the meaning of Lemur and Larva?
animal
ghost
Moon
feast
416
The god of music is
Athena
Zeus
Apollo
Aries
417
What was the bank of the stream overgrown with?
grass
vines
myrtles
weeds
418
Who was Ceyx?
kind of Thessaly
a god
a farmer
king of Cyprus
419
Procris gave these presents to Aurora to keep her husband.
True
False
420
As Mercury strolled, what did he do?
he blew on his pipes
he befriended Argus
he hid in the woods
he swam in the river
421
The statue of Apollo is also called
Sun god
laurel tree
Ray of light
Belvedere
422
Who was the beautiful heifer?
Diana
Io
Calisto
Inachus
423
Cephalus was married to Aurora.
True
False
424
The gods that were to look attend to the welfare and the prosperity of the family are whom?
Pales
Liber
Lars
Penates
425
Who was Baucis and Philemon?
thieves
an old, poor married couple
gods
a kind and queen
426
What did Mercury put down when he got to earth?
his wand
his wings
his crown
his cap
427
How many Vestals tended the sacred fire of Vesta?
0
6
3
9
428
Thisbe and Pyramus planned a meeting by
a cave
the river
a white mulberry tree
a goddess' temple
429
Jupiter is the Roman name for the Greek god
Apollo
Hades
Zeus
Posiedon
430
Who received him into the waters?
the gods of the water
Neptune
the fish
Juno
431
Why did the people choose Gordius to be king?
Gordius wanted to be king
the oracle said the next king would arrive in a wagon
Zeus said to make him king
Gordius had the most gold
432
What does she do when she reaches her husbands body?
wraps her wings around him
kisses him
pecks him
pushes him under the waves
433
Phaeton demanded to drive the chariot.
False
True
434
Scylla became angry and killed Glaucus.
False
True
435
What happened as they poured wine for their guests?
it refilled as fast as it was poured
it spilled all over
there was only enough for the two visitors
the gods drank it all
436
Who was Lotis?
a fairy
a magical plant
a mortal
a nymph
437
Who made the robes of the goddesses?
Minerva and Aphrodite
Minerva and the Muses
Minerva and the Graces
Minerva and the Furies
438
Callisto was afraid of other animals.
False
True
439
What were Mercury's pipes called?
wooden pipes
golden pipes
Syrinx
Pandean pipes
440
Latona is the mother of what gods?
Cupid
Diana
Apollo
Aphrodite
441
What does Phaeton ask for his gift from Phoebus?
to keep the sun from shining for 1 day
to let him drive the chariot of the sun
to have him come to school with him
to wear his shining crown
442
the lioness attacked Thisbe.
False
True
443
What does the goddess Nemesis represent?
nature and beauty
love and laughter
righteous anger of the gods
death and betrayal
444
What did the nymphs do when they saw Actaeon?
all of these
surrounded Diana
tried to cover Diana
screamed
445
Cephalus found Procris bleeding in the bushes from
his javelin
a sword
an animal
an arrow
446
Each day the gods went to the great hall of the Oympian king to do what?
plan their day
feast on ambrosia and nectar
conspire against the human race
play games and dance
447
What did Dryope's sister Iole do to help her?
none of these
she grabbed Dryope and pulled her from the bark
she could render no assistance
she pulled out the leaves
448
Who disrupted Chaos and provided order?
God and Nature
the Titans
Hercules
Zeus
449
What did Ceyx promise Halcyone?
that he would send for her
he would return before the moon twice rounded her orb
that he would take her with him
that he would be back the next day
450
The Greeks believed that the earth was
round and large
flat and circular
round and small
flat and square
451
Daphne did not to
swim
go with Apollo
hunt
get married
452
The religions of ancient greece and rome are
living
extinct
453
Where did he put the statue?
on a couch spread with cloth
on soft grass
on a bed of flowers
on a boat
454
What did Daphne love to do?
the hunt of animals
woodland sports
dancing and singing
spoils of the chase
455
What happened to Glaucus' fish that he caught?
they all began to talk
they all died
they were dinner for the village
they all came back to life and jumped back in the water
456
Which is the safest and best course?
the left
low
the middle
high
457
Why did Phaeton become angry at a schoolfellow?
he thought he looked funny
he didn't believe he was Jupiter's son
none of these
he didn't believe he was Apollo's son
458
What is the flower called?
daffodile
Anemone
rose
Wind flower
459
What did Latona do to the rustics?
turned them into fish
turned them into frogs
drown them in the river
killed them
460
Where is Baucis and Phiemon live?
on a hill in Phrygia
in the woods
Athens
a palace
461
What did Glaucus wonder about the fish?
if the fish were gods themselves
if it was an herb or the gods that made the fish revive
if the fish were faking their deaths
if the fish were magic
462
What did the plant make him want to do?
jump
swim
run
sleep
463
What did Scylla destroy?
Circe's powers
Glaucus tail
none of these
six of the companions of Ulysses
464
What is the labor of this ride?
to hold the horses in
to hide in the chariot
to cover himself with a blanket
to make the horses go
465
Who were the Titans?
a gigantic race
humans
gods
cavemen
466
The character of Pandora is similar to what other well known person?
Eve
Hera
Kim Kardashian
Aphrodite
467
Midas refused to go to the River.
True
False
468
Apollo slayed the serpent, Python that lurked in the caves of Mt. Parnassus.
False
True
469
Prometheus was able to end his torment by Jupiter at any time.
True
False
470
The Laurel Tree became
full of flowers
Apollo's tree
home to all creatures
old and died
471
Daphne is a nymph.
True
False
472
What did the two gods do in Phrygia?
asked for rest and shelter
stopped at many doors
presented themselves as weary travelers
all of these
473
Every god contributed something to the creation of woman to perfect her.
False
True
474
What does Dryope want her family to do?
call on the other gods to save her
bring her child back to play in her shade
chop her down
find the nymph and punish her
475
What feast is held every year in the winter season to celebrate Saturn?
Thanksgiving
Saturn Day
Feast of Snow
Saturnalia
476
Where did Juno go?
to earth
to the heavens
to Mt. Olympus
to ancient Tethys and Oceanus
477
What will guide Phaeton?
the Days
the horses
the seasons
the marks of the wheels
478
Who was Ceyx's wife?
Proserpine
Circe
Andromeda
Halcyone
479
What was Callisto turned into?
a bear
a heifer
a snail
a deer
480
What did Baucis and Philemon do when they realized who the visitors were?
called their neighbors over to see them
kicked them out for deceiving them
jumped up and down yelling
begged their forgiveness for their poor entertaiment
481
What noxious articles were in the jar that Pandora opened?
all of these
envy, spite and revenge
hope
gout, rheumatism, and colic
482
What was Chaos?
all of these things
a confused and shapeless mass
Earth, sea and air were all mixed up
dead weight in which slumbered the seeds of things
483
The story of Pyramus and Thisbe describe why the Mulberry tree has red berries.
False
True
484
Who did Glaucus seek out to help him win Scylla's love?
Juno
Pluto
Jupiter
Circe
485
What did Cupid do to Venus?
scared her
wounded her with one of his arrows
kissed her cheek
made her angry
486
Who met Ceres on the road?
Pluto
Cupid disguised as a little girl
Juno
Celeus and his daughter
487
What did Venus tell Cupid to do to Pluto?
kill him
befriend him
shoot an arrow at him
steal his kingdom
488
What is the Genius to a Roman man?
a temple for offerings on holidays
a kings mind
protector through life
the spirit that gave them being
489
Juno consented to
give her to a farmer
keep her as a pet
restore her to her former self
leave her alone as a heifer
490
What reigns near the country of Cimmerian?
noise
a king
silence
nature
491
Who is the Greek version of Venus?
Hera
Aphrodite
none of these
Athena
492
What were the Furies in charge of in Greek mythology?
They punished those who escaped or defied public justice
They made humans angry and started wars
They created large storms
They created trouble for those that were happy
493
Who is the goddess of wisdom?
Athene
Aphrodite
Artemis
Ares
494
Procris was whom?
Jupiter's daughter
a favorite of Diana, goddess of hunting
Cephalus' new wife
Aurora's sister
495
The Penates were the gods that were supposed to cause trouble and havoc for families.
True
False
496
The old man told Ceres that his son was happy and lively.
True
False
497
Who is Glaucus?
a nymph
a hunter
a god
a fisherman
498
Actaeon had taken a rest from hunting and found the huntress queen Diana.
False
True
499
Prometheus taught humans what two things?
civilization
how to be one with nature
how to fight
the arts
500
Where did Juno find her husband?
At the castle
in the ocean
In the hills
by the banks of a river