Mythology Literature Quiz
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- 1.
Which of these Biblical characters was NOT one of the three sons of Adam and Eve?
- A.
Jacob
- B.
Abel
- C.
Seth
- D.
Cain
Correct Answer
A. Jacob -
- 2.
What did the Romans call the Greek goddess Hestia?
- A.
Juno
- B.
Vesta
- C.
Dawn
- D.
Ceres
Correct Answer
B. Vesta -
- 3.
What maiden from legend sings on a rock in the Rhine River?
- A.
Edda
- B.
Loki
- C.
Lorelei
- D.
Valkyries
Correct Answer
C. Lorelei -
- 4.
What part of Ymir's body was used to form the mountains of the earth?
- A.
His Legs
- B.
His Brain
- C.
His Bones
- D.
His Arms
Correct Answer
C. His Bones -
- 5.
In Greek mythology, Hercules killed his music teacher named what by striking him with a lyre?
- A.
Alcmene
- B.
Rhadamanthus
- C.
Chiron
- D.
Linus
Correct Answer
D. Linus -
- 6.
How did Theseus show his gratefulness to Ariadne?
- A.
He Married Her
- B.
He Left Her In Crete
- C.
He Took Her Back To Athens
- D.
He Abandoned Her On The Way Back To Athens
Correct Answer
D. He Abandoned Her On The Way Back To Athens -
- 7.
Who was known throughout Greece as the greatest architect and sculptor of his time?
- A.
Orpheus
- B.
Daedalus
- C.
Talus
- D.
Menelaus
Correct Answer
B. Daedalus -
- 8.
In Greek mythology, how did Phineus repay the Argonaut's kindness?
- A.
Gave Them Food And Water
- B.
Warned Them Of The Witch Circe
- C.
Gave Them Shelter
- D.
Warned Them Of The Clashing Rocks
Correct Answer
D. Warned Them Of The Clashing Rocks -
- 9.
According to Roman mythology, when Jupiter was asked to award the golden apple, what did he do?
- A.
Gave It To Minerva Instead
- B.
Sent Mercury To Find Someone Else
- C.
Married Venus
- D.
Tossed It To Juno
Correct Answer
B. Sent Mercury To Find Someone Else -
- 10.
In Norse Mythology who of the following is not one of Odin's children?
- A.
Hermod
- B.
Thor
- C.
Frigg
- D.
Balder
Correct Answer
C. Frigg -
- 11.
What is the Dutch name for Saint Nicholas?
- A.
Sinterklaas
- B.
Nickasuaras
- C.
Santanickus
- D.
Stuyvesant
Correct Answer
A. Sinterklaas -
- 12.
In Greek mythology, which of Oedipus the King's daughters fought his brother-in-law Creon?
- A.
Antigone
- B.
Helen Of Troy
- C.
Medea
- D.
Pelops
Correct Answer
A. Antigone -
- 13.
What kind of spirits were said to live in holly branches?
- A.
Good
- B.
Lucky
- C.
Unlucky
- D.
Bad
Correct Answer
A. Good -
- 14.
Who didn't have influence on the image of Santa we know today?
- A.
Thomas Nast
- B.
Dr. Seuss
- C.
Hadden Sundblom
- D.
Dr. Clement Moore
Correct Answer
B. Dr. Seuss -
- 15.
Which is the name of a vampire from Chinese and Indian mythology?
- A.
Kilgore
- B.
Kitsune
- C.
Kite
- D.
Kitty
Correct Answer
B. Kitsune -
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