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A Classical Quiz

YOU’VE READ ABOUT the gods and heroes of Greek mythology—their battles, triumphs, and tragedies. Now put your knowledge to the test. Do you know the identity of each item in Greek mythology below?

Arcadia a) a popular game b) a path bordered by marble columns c) a contented land

Calypso a) a beautiful sea nymph b) a romantic song c) a gentle breeze

Titan a) an old miser b) a huge ocean c) a member of a divine race

a) a bird with a woman’s face b) a nagging

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