EL 106 MYTHOLOGY AND FOLKLORE

Quiz on myths derived from scripture

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I. Multiple Choices

Directions: Read each statement carefully and circle the letter of the correct answer.
[1 point each item]

1. Which character assists Odysseus throughout their journey, often taking the form of a
mentor?
a. Aaron
b. Athena
c. Circe
d. Jethro

2. Among the characters introduced, who remains unwaveringly faithful to their spouse
despite facing relentless advances from suitors, and is recognized for their exceptional
intelligence, cunning, and extraordinary weaving skills?
a. Penelope, demonstrated unwavering loyalty and remarkable abilities in "The
Odyssey" by Homer.
b. Miriam, showcased exceptional devotion and prophetic abilities during the Israelites'
journey through the wilderness.
c. Moses, displayed exceptional wisdom and leadership while leading the Israelites out
of Egypt in the biblical narrative.
d. Telemachus, exhibited remarkable devotion and shrewdness while embarking on a
quest to uncover information about his missing father.

3. Which of the literary device was not used in Odysseus and Moses?
a. epithet
b. flashback
c. foreshadowing
d. metaphor
4. Which of the following statements is not true regarding the similarities and differences
of Odysseus and Moses?

a. Odysseus and Moses have different missions and purposes.

b. Odysseus and Moses faced challenges and obstacles throughout their journeys.
c. The stories of Odysseus and Moses involve supernatural elements and miracles.
d. Both Odysseus and Moses are leaders who play crucial roles in delivering their
people.

5. How did the Argonauts manage to pass through the perilous Cyanean Rocks?
a. allowing the bird to take flight
b. with the aid of Circle’s guidance
c. by utilizing a dove for reconnaissance
d. through cautious navigation between the rocks

6. Which of the following events DID NOT occur in the story of Moses?
a. Moses ascended Mount Sinai and received the Ten Commandments from God.
b. Moses was raised as Pharaoh's daughter after being rescued from the Nile River.
c. Moses encountered a burning bush and received instructions from God to lead the
Israelites out of slavery.
d. The Israelites faced challenges, including hunger, thirst, and attacks from
neighboring tribes, during their journey to the Promised Land.

7. What role did Lemnos play in the journey of the Argonauts?

a. Lemnos served as the residence of cursed women.
b. Lemnos was a location where women worshipped Aphrodite.
c. Lemnos was the initial destination where they stayed for a year to impregnate
women.
d. Lemnos faced a curse from the goddess Aphrodite for neglecting her worship, which
was eventually lifted upon the arrival of the Argonauts.

8. Who among the following DID NOT help Jason throughout his Journey?
a. Aphrodite
b. Hera
c. Themis
d. Theseus

9. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the story Jason and the Argonauts?
a. Autolycus and Tiphys are included among the Argonauts.
 b. Argos helped Jason by building the ship and Hera helped Argus on building the
largest and sturdiest ship.

c. The island of Lemnos, which had been inhabited by women only, was cursed by the
goddess Aphrodite for not worshiping her.
d. Phineas was known for his bravery and fighting skills and he played a key role in
many of the adventures and battles that the Argonauts faced on their journey.

10. Which of the following are the correct members of the Argonauts?
a. Polyphemus, Castor, Hercules, Laertes, Autolycys, Orpheus, Tiphys, and Edmon
b. Polyphemus, Theseus, Hercules, Laertes, Autolycys, Orpheus, Tiphys, and Argus
c. Polyphemus, Jason, Hercules, Zaetes, Autolycys, Orpheus, Mealegar, and
Polyphemus
d. Polyphemus, Theseus, Hercules, Laertes, Autolycys, Orpheus, Mealegar, and
Polyphemus

11. Which among the following the following is true about the Jason and the Argonauts?
I. The names of the Argonauts are Jason, Argus, Atlanta, Autolycus, Castor and
Pollux, and Euphemus.
II. The fleece was guarded by a dragon and it was hanged up in a tree.
III. Jason was trained by Chiron in athletics, spacecrafts and warfare.
IV. The Argonauts then sailed on to the Hellespont, and thence to Mysia.
V. Jason and Medea were married, and the crew encountered a giant named Tallos.
a. I and III only
b. II and IV only
c. III, IV and V only
d. I, II, IV, and V only

12. Which of the following statements is false regarding the similarities and differences of
the two stories?
a. The protagonists face tests and challenges throughout their journeys.
b. In two myths, the protagonist imparts spiritual teachings to their companions.
c. The cultural and religious context of the stories differs, with one originating from
Greek mythology and from Christianity.
d. The cultural impact of the myths varies, with one significantly influencing Western
literature and art, and forming the foundation of a major world religion.
13. What is Pythagoras' legacy?
a. His conquests and warfare strategies
b. His artistic and cultural achievements
c. His theorem and contributions to mathematics
d. His divinity to his followers known as Pythagoreans

14. Which of the following is NOT a question that could be used to analyze the Pythagorean
response to the dodecahedron?
a. How did Hippasus discover the dodecahedron?
b. Why did the Pythagoreans fear the dodecahedron?
c. What were the Pythagoreans' beliefs about the number of sides on a shape?
d. What did the Pythagoreans do in response to Hippasus sharing the dodecahedron?

15. Which of the following is NOT related to Pythagoras' journey of his travels?
a. Pythagoras taught his way of life (akousmata) to Pythagoreans.
b. Pythagoras learned from Egyptians the science of mathematics, in Chaldeans he
learned the science of astronomy, in Magi of Persia and the Brahmans of India he
learned the science of living.
c. Pythagoras encounters some fishermen drawing their nets heavily laden with fishes
at the seashore of Croton.
d. Pythagoras recalled himself as Pyrrhus, the son of Hermes who gifted him the ability
to remember everything in both life and death except immortality.

16. Which of the following statements about Jesus' travels is true?

a. He traveled alone throughout his ministry.
b. He only traveled within a small region of Israel.
c. He traveled by camel together with Mathew and John.
d. He often traveled with a group of disciples and supporters.

17. How did Jesus' journey impact the course of human history?
a. It contributed to the spread of democratic ideals
b. It inspired new art forms and cultural expressions
c. It led to the establishment of Christianity as a major world religion
d. It influenced the development of Western philosophy and ethical systems

18. What is the central message of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount?

a. Believe in me and you will have eternal life.
b. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
c. Love your enemies and do good to those who persecute you.
 d. Ask and it shall be given to you, seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be
opened unto you.

19. Which character in the story of Jason and the Argonauts killed their sibling to ensure
their escape from Colchis?
a. Hera

b. Hercules
c. Medea
d. Phineas

20. Who told the Argonauts on how to pass through the clashing rocks?
a. Hera
b. Hercules
c. Medea
d. Phineas

21. How did Jason and the Argonauts defeat Talos, the giant bronze automaton?
a. They destroyed his power source.
b. They outsmarted him in a game of riddles.
c. They used a magical sword to cut off his limbs.
d. They removed a bronze nail that held his life force.

22. How did Jason and the Argonauts overcome the danger posed by the Sirens?
a. They defeated them in a battle.
b. They used a magical sword to cut off his limbs.
c. They played a counter-song to drown out the Siren's voice.
d. They used a magical amulet to ward off their enchantment.

23. What contribution did Medea make Jason and the Argonaut's quest?
a. She defeated the Stymphalian Birds.
b. She provided them with a magical help.
c. She guided them through treacherous waters.
d. She killed Talos, the giant bronze automaton.

24. Why did the Argonauts need the assistance of Phineas?

a. He provided them with weapons.
b. He had the ability to foresee the future.
c. He was a skilled archer who fought in battles.
d. He was a powerful sorcerer who protected them.
25. In the Trojan War, which Amazon queen fought alongside the Trojans and engaged in
combat with Achilles?

a. Harmonia
b. Hippolyta

c. Otera
d. Penthesilea

26. Who was the last queen of the Amazons, known for her visit to King Alexander the
Great with the intention of breeding a race of warriors?
a. Harmonia
b. Jezebel
c. Naboth
d. Thalestris

27. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about Hippolyta and the Amazonians?
I. Hercules fought bravely and eventually revealed the truth to Hippolyta.
II. Otera was the lover of Ares of whom she bore the warrior-women race of the
Amazons.
III. Hercules returned to King Eurystheus, proving his victory over the Amazons
and completing his eight labor.
IV. Achilles managed to slay Penthesilea in combat. This led to a moment of
mourning and respect for Harmonia, the fallen Amazon queen.
V. Hercules initially tried negotiating peacefully with Hippolyta but was disrupted
by the goddess Hera, who spread false rumors among the Amazons, leading to a
battle.
a. I and II only
b. I, II and III only
c. II, III, and IV only
d. II, III, IV and V only

28. Which of the following is NOT true about Jezebel?

I. One notable event was Jezebel's plot to seize a vineyard owned by Naboth.
II. Jezebel was a powerful queen in ancient Israel who worshiped the pagan god
Taal.
III. Jezebel's actions included persecuting prophets who opposed her religious
practices and promoting adultery throughout the kingdom.
 IV. The prophet Elijah confronted Jezebel, warning her of the consequences of her
actions and predicting her demise.
V. She was thrown out of a window and ultimately consumed by dogs, fulfilling the
prophecy spoken against her.
a. V only
b. I and IV only
c. II and III only
d. III, IV and V only

29. In biblical history, who was the queen of Israel, the daughter of Priest-King Ethbaal, and
the wife of King Ahab?
a. Harmonia
b. Hippolyta
c. Jezebel
d. Penthesilea

30. In Greek mythology, who was the daughter of Otrera and Ares, the 2nd Queen of
Amazonas, and wife of Theseus?
a. Harmonia
b. Hippolyta
c. Otera
d. Penthesilea

II. MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE

Directions: Read each statement carefully. Write True if the statement is true, and
underline the words that makes the statement False. Then, write the correct answer
in the space provided. [1 point each item]

_________1. Zetes and Calais aka the gemini twins along with their sister Helen of Troy.

_________2. Andrew is one of the first disciples of Jesus, having been called to work directly
following Peter, James, John, and Andrew.
_________3. Medea used her magical abilities to protect the Argonauts from the Siren's
enchantment.
_________4. Talos, the giant silver automaton, was created by the goddess Hephaestus.
_________5. Pythagoras learned and studied a lot in his travels from the Egyptians he learned
the
science of astronomy, in Chaldeans he learned the science of mathematics, in Magi
of Persia and the Brahmans of India he learned the science of living.
_________6. Jesus resided in Nazareth, where he received his baptism from John the Baptist.
 Following this significant event, he ventured into the Judean desert, where he
encountered temptation from the devil on two separate occasions.
_________7. The Lotus Eaters are a peaceful and seductive people who inhabit an island
encountered by Odysseus and his crew on their way back from the Trojan War.
_________8. The name of Moses’ wife is Zippohra.
_________9. Hippolyta is the 2nd queen of Amazons.
_________10. Priest-king Ethbala of Sidon is the father of Jezebel.

III. Short Responses

Directions: Read each statement carefully and fill in the blank with correct answers
by writing your answers in the space provided.

John Helios Peter Baal Circe

Aeolus Pythagorean Argonauts Bird Seven
Jehu Prophet Elijah Rocks Pelion Scylla
Ahab Pythagoras Jason Laertes Moses

_________1. ________ is a six-headed sea monster with twelve tentacle-like legs and a voracious
appetite for devouring sailors.
_________2. _______, the master of the winds, gives Odysseus a leather bag containing all the
winds, except the west wind, a gift that should have ensured a safe return home.
_________3. _________ is the father of Odysseus.
_________4. Cheiron is a half man, half horse who hides Jason away and raises him on________.
_________5. The _______ narrowly escaped being crushed by the clashing rocks or
semplegades by timing their passage.
_________6. Phineas, who had the gift of prophecy, instructed the Argonauts to release a dove
as a test before passing through the treacherous ________.
_________7. _________ commune was first established in Croton with the help of thousand
followers thousand followers of Pythagoras which are the Pythagoreans.
_________8. “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except
through
me” (____ 14:6).
_________9. ________was considered a fertility and storm god associated with rain, agricultural
abundance, and the power of nature.
_________10. ______ becomes a king who carries out divine judgment against the house of Ahab
and Jezebel, ultimately leading to Jezebel's downfall.
Answers: 26. D
27. C
Multiple Choice:
28. C
1. B 29. C
2. A 30. B
3. D
Modified True or False:
4. C
5. D 1. Castor and Pullox
6. B 2. Philip
7. C 3. Orpheus
8. D 4. bronze
9. D 5. Egyptians, he learned the science of
10. B mathematics, in Chaldeans he
11. A learned the science of astronomy
12. B 6. Devils three times
13. C 7. True
14. A 8. Zipporah
15. D 9. True
16. D 10. Ethbaal
17. C
Fill in the Blanks
18. C
19. C 1. Scylla
20. D 2. Aeolus
21. D 3. Laertes
22. C 4. Pelion
23. B 5. Argonauts
24. B 6. Rocks
25. D 7. Pythagorean
8. John 10. Jehu
9. Baal