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MATH169 Exercise 3
MATH169 Exercise 3
This Greek goddess039;s name was chosen for the dwarf planet responsible for
discord on Pluto039;s classification amongst astronomers.
a. !Eris
b. Ceres
c. Dysnomia
d. Charon
3. In Norse mythology, what is the name of the serpent which eats the roots of the
ash tree Yggdrasil?
a. Bragi
b. Odin
c. Ymir
d. !Nidhogg
7. The Nike apparel and footwear brand takes it039;s name from the Greek goddess of
what?
a. Honor
b. Strength
c. Courage
d. !Victory
10. What animal did Queen Pasipahe sleep with before she gave birth to the Minotaur
in Greek Mythology?
a. Ox
b. !Bull
c. Pig
d. Horse
6. Which WWF wrestler had the nickname quot;The Ayatollah of Rock 039;N039;
Rollaquot;?
a. Scott Hall
b. Shawn Michaels
c. !Chris Jericho
d. Marty Jannetty
7. Which actor from The Young Ones also played Lord Flashheart in one episode of
Blackadder II?
a. Adrian Edmondson
b. Christopher Ryan
c. Nigel Planer
d. !Rik Mayall
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 Lion
b. !A Horse
c. A Dragon
d. A Tiger
2. Who in Greek mythology, who led the Argonauts in search of the Golden Fleece?
a. Castor
b. Daedalus
c. Odysseus
d. !Jason
3. This Greek goddess039;s name was chosen for the dwarf planet responsible for
discord on Pluto039;s classification amongst astronomers.
a. Dysnomia
b. Charon
c. !Eris
d. Ceres
5. 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. False
b. !True
9. In African mythology, Anansi is a trickster and storyteller who takes the shape
of which animal?
a. Wild dog
b. Crocodile
c. !Spider
d. Monkey
10. What mytological creatures have women039;s faces and vultures039; bodies?
a. Mermaids
b. Lilith
c. Nymph
d. !Harpies