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CPE210 Midterm 4
CPE210 Midterm 4
This Greek mythological figure is the godgoddess of battle strategy among other
things.
a. Ares
b. !Athena
c. Apollo
d. Artemis
2. 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. The Maori hold that which island nation was founded by Kupe, who discovered it
under a long white cloud?
a. !New Zealand
b. Vanuatu
c. Hawaii
d. Fiji
10. Who is a minor god that is protector and creator of various arts, such as
cheese making and bee keeping.
a. Autonoe
b. Cephisso
c. Carme
d. !Aristaeus
1. 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 Lion
c. A Tiger
d. !A Horse
4. In Norse mythology, what is the name of the serpent which eats the roots of the
ash tree Yggdrasil?
a. !Nidhogg
b. Odin
c. Bragi
d. Ymir
7. In African mythology, Anansi is a trickster and storyteller who takes the shape
of which animal?
a. Crocodile
b. !Spider
c. Wild dog
d. Monkey
10. According to Japanese folklore, what is the favorite food of the Kappa.
a. Kabocha
b. Nasu
c. Soba
d. !Cucumbers
1. Talos, the mythical giant bronze man, was the protector of which island?
a. Cyprus
b. Sardinia
c. !Crete
d. Sicily
3. This Greek goddess039;s name was chosen for the dwarf planet responsible for
discord on Pluto039;s classification amongst astronomers.
a. !Eris
b. Charon
c. Ceres
d. Dysnomia
5. In Norse mythology, what is the name of the serpent which eats the roots of the
ash tree Yggdrasil?
a. Ymir
b. !Nidhogg
c. Odin
d. Bragi
10. What animal did Queen Pasipahe sleep with before she gave birth to the Minotaur
in Greek Mythology?
a. Pig
b. Horse
c. Ox
d. !Bull