Question 1

The __________ in Prometheus' honor in Athens is a sign that he was a great culture hero.&#10;A) torch race&#10;B) colossal statue&#10;C) major shrine&#10;D) drama festival

Accepted Answer

The torch race in Prometheus' honor in Athens signifies his status as a great culture hero, reflecting the mythological story of Prometheus stealing fire from the gods to give to humanity, symbolized through the torch race.

Question 2

When discussing African-American tricksters, John W. Roberts says that their cunning behavior is a way of coping with ______________.&#10;A) natural hardships&#10;B) feelings of inadequacy&#10;C) ancient traditions&#10;D) limitations caused by slavery

Accepted Answer

John W. Roberts suggests that the cunning behavior of African-American tricksters is a way of coping with the limitations caused by slavery. This perspective highlights how trickster figures in African-American culture symbolize resilience and resourcefulness in the face of oppressive circumstances.

Question 3

The most basic antagonism Prometheus faces is that of _____________.&#10;A) Hesiod&#10;B) Zeus&#10;C) Apollo&#10;D) Kronos

Accepted Answer

The most basic antagonism Prometheus faces is with Zeus, primarily because Prometheus defies Zeus by stealing fire and giving it to humanity, leading to his punishment.

Question 4

Prometheus is punished by being ________________.&#10;A) chained to a rock&#10;B) exiled from Olympus&#10;C) confined to Hades&#10;D) walled up in a cave

Accepted Answer

Prometheus is punished by being chained to a rock where an eagle would eat his liver every day, which would then grow back to be eaten again the next day. This was his punishment for stealing fire from the gods and giving it to humanity.

Question 5

In the story of Prometheus, _____________ is the first woman, the cause of all evil in the world.&#10;A) Hera&#10;B) Athena&#10;C) Eve&#10;D) Pandora

Accepted Answer

In Greek mythology, Pandora was the first woman on Earth, created by the gods. According to the myth, she opened a jar (often mislabeled as a box) releasing all the evils into the world, leaving only hope inside once she had closed it again.

Question 6

_______________ is Prometheus' father.&#10;A) Zeus&#10;B) Heracles&#10;C) Iapetos&#10;D) Apollo

Accepted Answer

Prometheus is a Titan in Greek mythology, and his father is Iapetos, who is one of the Titans, the sons and daughters of Uranus (Heaven) and Gaia (Earth).

Question 7

Hesiod explains why white ox bones are burned as sacrifices. This is an example of ____________________.&#10;A) aetiology&#10;B) cosmology&#10;C) sociology&#10;D) archeology

Accepted Answer

Aetiology refers to the study of causation or origination. In the context of myths and ancient texts, it often explains the origin or reason behind a custom, ritual, or phenomenon, such as the practice of burning white ox bones in sacrifices.

Question 8

As a result of Prometheus' trick with the animal sacrifice, Zeus ___________________________________.&#10;A) chains him to a rock&#10;B) imprisons him&#10;C) causes an earthquake&#10;D) withholds fire from humans

Accepted Answer

Zeus withheld fire from humans as a punishment for Prometheus' trick during the animal sacrifice, where Prometheus tricked Zeus into choosing the less desirable portion, leading to humans keeping the meat for themselves.

Question 9

______________ wrote the Greek tragedy Prometheus Bound.&#10;A) Aeschylus&#10;B) Sophocles&#10;C) Pindar&#10;D) Euripides

Accepted Answer

Aeschylus is traditionally credited with writing the Greek tragedy "Prometheus Bound," although the authorship has been debated.

Question 10

In our selection from Prometheus Bound, Prometheus DOES NOT take credit for _______________________.&#10;A) prophecy: interpreting dreams&#10;B) astronomy: charting the orbits of the stars&#10;C) mathematics and language&#10;D) creative arts and dance

Accepted Answer

Prometheus Bound does not mention Prometheus taking credit for creative arts and dance.

Question 11

According to Hesiod's story, Prometheus' crime was ___________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Hesiod's story, Prometheus' crime was...

Question 12

Prometheus can be classified as a _______________ figure because of this action.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Prometheus can be classified as a _______________...

Question 13

Prometheus can be classified as a _________________ figure because he lives between the world of the gods and that of humans.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Prometheus can be classified as a _________________...

Question 14

If Prometheus is a trickster, Zeus is his ______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If Prometheus is a trickster, Zeus is...

Question 15

_______________ frees Prometheus.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ frees Prometheus....

Question 16

Each night, a(n) ______________ pecks out Prometheus' liver as he is chained to the rock.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Each night, a(n) ______________ pecks out Prometheus'...

Question 17

______________ is furious because Prometheus cheated him of the best portions of a sacrifice.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________ is furious because Prometheus cheated him...

Question 18

The actions of ____________ in the Northwest Coast American Indian tradition are related to those of Prometheus: he brings light to humans.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The actions of ____________ in the Northwest...

Question 19

The Titan ___________ had to support the earth and heavens on his shoulders as a punishment from Zeus.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Titan ___________ had to support the...

Question 20

Among the ancient Greeks, ____________ foretold the will of the gods by observing the flight of birds and examining the entrails of animals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Among the ancient Greeks, ____________ foretold the...

Deck 26: Greece: Prometheus