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ASTR152 Questions 1
ASTR152 Questions 1
2. 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
5. The Japanese god Izanagi successfully returned his wife Izanami from the
Underworld.
a. !False
b. True
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
10. According to Japanese folklore, what is the favorite food of the Kappa.
a. Soba
b. !Cucumbers
c. Kabocha
d. Nasu
1. Who was the only god from Greece who did not get a name change in Rome?
a. Zeus
b. !Apollo
c. Demeter
d. Athena
2. Who in Greek mythology, who led the Argonauts in search of the Golden Fleece?
a. Odysseus
b. Castor
c. Daedalus
d. !Jason
10. Who is a minor god that is protector and creator of various arts, such as
cheese making and bee keeping.
a. Cephisso
b. Carme
c. Autonoe
d. !Aristaeus
2. This movie contains the quote, quot;I love the smell of napalm in the morning!
quot;
a. !Apocalypse Now
b. The Deer Hunter
c. Full Metal Jacket
d. Platoon
3. Ewan McGregor did not know the name of the second prequel film of Star Wars
during and after filming.
a. False
b. !True
5. In the Friday The 13th series, what year did Jason drown in?
a. 1955
b. !1957
c. 1959
d. 1953
6. In the 1974 Christmas flick quot;The Year Without a Santa Claus,quot; what are
the names of the two elves who help Mrs. Claus save Christmas?
a. Holly amp; Jolly
b. Snowflake amp; Icicle
c. Buddy amp; Bobby
d. !Jingle amp; Jangle
7. Which of the following actors does not play a role in the movie quot;The Usual
Suspects?quot;
a. Gabriel Byrne
b. Benicio Del Toro
c. Kevin Spacey
d. !Steve Buscemi