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    1. The document contains 10 multiple choice questions about mythology from various cultures like Greek, Norse, Egyptian, and others. 2. The questions cover topics like gods/goddesses and their domains, mythical creatures, and origin stories from different mythologies. 3. Apollo was the only Greek god whose name did not change when adopted by Roman mythology.

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    1. The document contains 10 multiple choice questions about mythology from various cultures like Greek, Norse, Egyptian, and others. 2. The questions cover topics like gods/goddesses and their domains, mythical creatures, and origin stories from different mythologies. 3. Apollo was the only Greek god whose name did not change when adopted by Roman mythology.

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    1. The document contains 10 multiple choice questions about mythology from various cultures like Greek, Norse, Egyptian, and others. 2. The questions cover topics like gods/goddesses and their domains, mythical creatures, and origin stories from different mythologies. 3. Apollo was the only Greek god whose name did not change when adopted by Roman mythology.

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    1. The document contains 10 multiple choice questions about mythology from various cultures like Greek, Norse, Egyptian, and others. 2. The questions cover topics like gods/goddesses and their domains, mythical creatures, and origin stories from different mythologies. 3. Apollo was the only Greek god whose name did not change when adopted by Roman mythology.

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    1. What was the punishment for Sysiphus039;s craftiness?

    a. To fell a tree that regenerated


    after every axe swing.
    b. !Cursed to roll a boulder up a
    hill for eternity.
    c. Tied to a boulder for eternity,
    being pecked by birds.
    d. Standing in a lake filled with
    water he could not drink.

    2. Who was the only god from Greece who did not get a name change in Rome?
    a. !Apollo
    b. Athena
    c. Zeus
    d. Demeter

    3. Hera is god of...


    a. !Marriage
    b. War
    c. Agriculture
    d. Sea

    4. Which of the following Mesopotamian mythological figures was NOT a deity?


    a. Enkimdu
    b. Enlil
    c. !Enkidu
    d. Enki

    5. This Greek goddess039;s name was chosen for the dwarf planet responsible for
    discord on Pluto039;s classification amongst astronomers.
    a. !Eris
    b. Dysnomia
    c. Ceres
    d. Charon

    6. In Greek Mythology, who was the daughter of King Minos?


    a. Ariel
    b. Athena
    c. !Ariadne
    d. Alana

    7. In Norse mythology, what is the name of the serpent which eats the roots of the
    ash tree Yggdrasil?
    a. Ymir
    b. Bragi
    c. Odin
    d. !Nidhogg

    8. Which of the following is NOT a god in Norse Mythology.


    a. Snotra
    b. Loki
    c. Tyr
    d. !Jens

    9. A wyvern is the same as a dragon.


    a. !False
    b. True

    10. What immense structure is referred to in Norse Mythology as the Yggdrasil.


    a. Mountain
    b. Castle
    c. Temple
    d. !Tree

    1. What was the punishment for Sysiphus039;s craftiness?


    a. Standing in a lake filled with
    water he could not drink.
    b. Tied to a boulder for eternity,
    being pecked by birds.
    c. !Cursed to roll a boulder up a
    hill for eternity.
    d. To fell a tree that regenerated
    after every axe swing.

    2. Neptune039;s greek name was...


    a. Apollo
    b. Zeus
    c. !Poseidon
    d. Ares

    3. Hera is god of...


    a. War
    b. !Marriage
    c. Sea
    d. Agriculture

    4. In Greek Mythology, who killed Achilles?


    a. Hector
    b. Pericles
    c. !Paris
    d. Helen

    5. According to the Egyptian Myth of Osiris, who murdered Osiris?


    a. Horus
    b. Anhur
    c. Ra
    d. !Set

    6. Which of these mythological creatures is said to be halfman and halfhorse?


    a. Minotaur
    b. Pegasus
    c. !Centaur
    d. Gorgon

    7. Which of the following is not one of the Greek Fates?


    a. Lachesis
    b. !Narcissus
    c. Clotho
    d. Atropos

    8. The Nike apparel and footwear brand takes it039;s name from the Greek goddess of
    what?
    a. Honor
    b. Courage
    c. !Victory
    d. Strength

    9. The Norse god Odin has two pet crows named quot;Huginnquot; and
    quot;Muninnquot;. What do their names mean?
    a. !Thought amp; Memory
    b. War amp; Learning
    c. Power amp; Peace
    d. Sleeping amp; Waking

    10. What is the name of the first human being in Norse mythology?
    a. Asger
    b. Asmund
    c. Ake
    d. !Ask

    1. According to Algonquian folklore, how does one transform into a Wendigo?


    a. Performing a ritual involving
    murder.
    b. Excessive mutilation of animal
    corpses.
    c. Drinking the blood of many slain
    animals.
    d. !Participating in cannibalism.

    2. Who was the only god from Greece who did not get a name change in Rome?
    a. !Apollo
    b. Demeter
    c. Athena
    d. Zeus

    3. The Hippogriff, not to be confused with the Griffon, is a magical creature with
    the front half of an eagle, and the back half of what?
    a. A Dragon
    b. !A Horse
    c. A Lion
    d. A Tiger
    4. According to Norse mythology, Loki is a mother.
    a. !True
    b. False

    5. Which of these Roman gods doesn039;t have a counterpart in Greek mythology?


    a. Juno
    b. Vulcan
    c. Mars
    d. !Janus

    6. Rannamaari was a sea demon that haunted the people of the Maldives and had to be
    appeased monthly with the sacrifice of a virgin girl.
    a. !True
    b. False

    7. Which of the following is not one of the Greek Fates?


    a. Clotho
    b. !Narcissus
    c. Atropos
    d. Lachesis

    8. Who is the god of war in Polynesian mythology?


    a. Mui
    b. !039;Oro
    c. Kohara
    d. Hina

    9. What is the name of the first human being in Norse mythology?


    a. Asmund
    b. !Ask
    c. Ake
    d. Asger

    10. What animal did Queen Pasipahe sleep with before she gave birth to the Minotaur
    in Greek Mythology?
    a. !Bull
    b. Horse
    c. Pig
    d. Ox

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