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1
Where did Prometheus tell the the cow (former maiden Io), to go so that she could become queen?
Egypt
Jerusalem
Mt. Olympus
Rome
2
What does the phrase "ignorance is bliss" actually mean?
As intelligence increases, happiness increases
Wisdom = safety and strength
The truth hurts; tell it anyway
Sometimes it's better when you're clueless
3
Prometheus married Pandora.
True
False
4
Which of the following behaviors could be evidence that someone has a "God Complex"?
Incapable of feeeling pain -- physically and/or emotionally
Literally believing they're God
Extreme arrogance and entitlement
Extreme generosity and gratitude
5
In regards to "status" and "power", which type of person is the most likely to become abusive towards others?
Low Power - High Status
High Power - High Status
Low Power - Low Status
High Power - Low Status
6
What is the name of the mountains that Prometheus was chained to?
Everest
Vesuvius
Rockies
Caucasus
7
Who (or what) came to attack Prometheus every day while he was chained to the mountain?
Giant scorpions
Giant eagles
Giant crows
Giant snakes
8
Which of the following is the Biblical equivalent of 'Pandora's box'?
Noah's ark
Garden of Eden
Tree of Knowledge
the cross
9
Which of the following actions is "corrupt"?
Hitting a kid on a bicycle with your car
Winning the lottery and sharing the monney w/ family
Faking an injury to sue a business for millions
Giving blood after a tornado
10
What is the name of the plant that Prometheus used to bring fire to humans?
Catstail
Fennel
Okra
Cotton
11
"Absolute power corrupts absolutely." What does this actually mean?
More power = More kindness
More power = More abusive behavior
It's a 50/50 chance w/ abusive leaders
People in power will absolutely break laws
12
Which Biblical figure does Pandora share many similarities to?
Jesus Christ
Eve
Adam
Mary
13
Prometheus is the only Titan which Jupiter did not lock up in prison.
False
True
14
It is easy to draw comparisons between Prometheus and Jesus. How are their stories alike?
They both tried to become stronger than God
They both used a woman as their "weapon"
They both suffered for the sake of mankind
They both steal something
15
Jupiter is an example of a character with a "God Complex". What is his crippling insecurity?
He is afraid humans will free the Titans if they become too strong
He is afraid humans will worship Prometheus rather than him
He is afraid if humans become wiser that they will push the Gods out
He is afraid humans will misuse fire and cause mass destuction to Earth
16
Throughout his ordeal, Prometheus never complained, begged for mercy, or apologized.
True
False
17
In this myth, fire is a symbol of...
Power
Knowledge
All of these
Life
18
Which historical event best demonstrates the dangers of human advancement and what could go wrong "playing God"?
the Titanic
Apollo 13
Chernobyl
9-11
19
Which of the following does Prometheus teach mankind?
How to make electricity
How to bathe
How to domesticate animals
How to fly
20
What does the name 'Pandora' mean?
Hope
All-gifted
Curiosity
Disobedient
21
Who finally sets Prometheus free?
Hercules
Io
Jupiter
Epimetheus
22
Mercury is the Roman equivalent of which Greek God?
Hephaestus
Apollo
Hermes
Ares
23
What was Pandora made from?
A bundle of sticks
Melted iron
Water
A lump of clay
24
In Greek mythology, Zeus is married to his sister.
True
False
25
Who created Pandora?
Jupiter
Athena
Vulcan
Prometheus
