What was the only thing remaining in Pandora’s box by the time she closed it?
Hope
100
Noun: a book of maps
Atlas
100
Name one word that originates from the myth of the beautiful hunter who stared at his own reflection until the day he died.
Narcissism, narcissist, narcissistic
100
If someone tells you that you have the “Midas touch,” what are they saying about you?
a) that you are good at making money
or
b) everything you do is successful
200
What mother and son are associated with love?
(Roman names)
Venus and Cupid
200
Midas eventually wanted to reverse his wish, give 2 reasons why.
1. He could not eat or drink anything
2. He accidently turned his daughter to gold
200
Adjective: having to do with war or war-related activities
Martial
200
Name one word that originates from the myth of Zeus and Mnemosyne’s 9 daughters who ruled over the arts and sciences.
Music, museum, muse
200
Explain the figurative meaning of this metaphor:
The sealed box of cookies would have been safer with Pandora than in the hands of my little brother.
My little brother is definitely going to open the box of cookies.
300
What is Cupid’s Greek name?
Eros
300
True or False: Zeus did not want Pandora to open the box (must give evidence to support answer for points)
False. Zeus purposely created Pandora to be curious so that she would open the box.
300
Adjective: having enormous size, power, or strength
There are 2 answers for this definition.
300
Explain the origin of the word “echo.”
Echo was the wood nymph that fell in love with Narcissus. She could not talk, only repeat the last thing people said. When Narcissus rejected her, she ran away to the mountains and remained there until all that was left of her was her voice.
300
What type of figurative language is used when Romeo says, “She refuses to be hit by Cupid’s arrow. She’s as clever as Diana and shielded by the armor of chastity”?
Allusion
400
a) What god/goddess was Romeo alluding to when he said, “Rise up, beautiful sun, and kill the jealous moon?” b) What was that god/goddess associated with?
a) Diana
b) the moon, virginity, hunting
400
Why is “Pandora’s box” an incorrect term?
It was actually a jar.
400
Adjective: having enormous size, power, or strength
There are 2 answers for this definition.
400
Name two words that originate from the myth of the 3 female spirits of justice.
Fury, furious, infuriate
400
Explain the figurative meaning of this metaphor: The rapper in the music video looked like Midas had tried to strangle him and then punch his teeth out.
The rapper is wearing a lot of gold necklaces and has a gold grill in his mouth.
500
What were the 3 female spirits of justice called, who punished and tortured the wicked?
The Furies
500
a) Give one example of a mythological connection in our culture today
b) Explain the HOW that connection relates to the myth (other than just the name).
Answers will vary.
Examples: The planet of Pandora in Avatar- represents a perfect word until humans mess it up, Triton boat company - Triton was the god of the sea
500
Noun: the thing or person that inspires someone (especially poets, musicians, artists, etc)
Muse
500
The word mercurial means: moody, lively, and quick-witted
It originates from the Roman god Mercury. What is the connection between this word and Romeo and Juliet?
Sounds like Mercutio, who has all of those qualities (moody, lively, quick-witted)
500
Explain the figurative meaning of this metaphor:
All Amy wanted was to be famous, but when the magazines started exposing all her secrets to the public, she began to feel like King Midas.