Midterm Exam Study Guide Hum. 103: Mythology, Fall 2019
Specifics of the Exam:
The midterm exam is worth 100 points and will over Chapters 1-7 and Chapter 11, including the Definition
and Function of Myths, Ways of Understanding Myths, and the Creation and Destruction Myths.
The exam will be comprised of two sections: 1) multiple choice and fill in the blank questions worth 70 points,
and 2) one short essay question worth 30 points that requires a focused response that begins with an
introduction that includes a statement of your position/purpose (thesis) for writing; a body of support that
explains your reasoning for your position (thesis, purpose for writing) and offers specific examples from the
myths we’ve read in the past weeks to support your thesis (purpose for writing); and a conclusion that
provides a final statement on the significance of your position (thesis, purpose for writing) on the question.
The following questions will be drawn from to create the test:
Section One - Multiple Choice:
NOTE: QUESTIONS IN RED WILL NOT BE USED IN THE EXAM GIVEN THE
CONFUSION OF THE QUESTIONS WORDING
Directions: Circle the answer that best completes the statement.
1.Myths passed on orally would NOT include ________________________.
a. an abundance of names or titles
b. information aimed at drawing the attention of the audience
c. a new story being created on the spot
d. extensive repetition of words or phrases
2.One factor likely to influence a written (literary) myth is that ____________________________:
a. the author may shape characters and stories to fit artistic goals
b. written myths are always less reliable than oral
c. oral myths are always less reliable than written
d. most written versions preserve the paratactic nature of the oral
3.As the story of the Enuma Elish goes, Apsu and Tiamat are upset with their offspring because they
______________________.
a. selfishly demand too much of the elder gods
b. are making too much noise
c. are plotting to take over leadership from the elders
d. refuse to serve the older gods in their temples
4.The description of how Marduk creates the world and sets stars in the sky is an example of
____________________.
a. cosmogony
b. creation ex nihilo
c. ritual
d. creationism
5.Hesiod’s explanation of the creation of humans ___________________.
a. is a syntactic fusion of two accounts
b. shows that he sees women as a great evil
c. does not yet involve the gods
d. is not very different from the Bible
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, HUM 103 – Midterm Study Guide – Fall 2018 pg. 2
6.____________________ is the author of Works and Days.
a. Ovid
b. Homer
c. Theogony
d. Hesiod
NOTE: QUESTIONS IN RED WILL NOT BE USED IN THE EXAM GIVEN THE
CONFUSION OF THE QUESTIONS WORDING
7.Paratactic composition in oral storytelling is ____________________________________________.
a. OK, because the audience does not expect logical connections
b. not OK, because the audience becomes confused when there are contradictions
c. OK, because the audience also thinks paratactically
d. not OK, because the audience cannot compare facts or versions
8.______________________ were Zeus’ parents.
a. Ouranos and Gaia
b. Kronos and Rhea
c. Erebos and Night
d. Kronos and Hera
9.Zeus survived being swallowed at birth because ________________.
a. Gaia protected him
b. his mother hid him from his father
c. he was already all-powerful at birth
d. Ouranos did not care about him
10. One of Zeus’ responses to having been tricked by Prometheus was to _____________________________.
a. send Prometheus to Hades
b. create Pandora
c. require humans to burn sacrifices to him
d. punish also Iapetus, Prometheus’ father
11. In Hesiod’s golden race of men enjoyed all but __________________________.
a. a life of ease
b. immortality
c. plentiful food and feasting
d. escaping “vile old age”
12. The predominant characteristic of Hesiod’s silver race was _____________.
a. they remained immature and dependent
b. they lived very long lives
c. their lives were free of worry
d. they had a good relationship with the gods of Olympus
13. The predominant characteristic of Hesiod’s bronze race was _________.
a. their peaceable nature
b. their concern for one another
c. their overwhelming strength
d. their escape from Hades
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Specifics of the Exam:
The midterm exam is worth 100 points and will over Chapters 1-7 and Chapter 11, including the Definition
and Function of Myths, Ways of Understanding Myths, and the Creation and Destruction Myths.
The exam will be comprised of two sections: 1) multiple choice and fill in the blank questions worth 70 points,
and 2) one short essay question worth 30 points that requires a focused response that begins with an
introduction that includes a statement of your position/purpose (thesis) for writing; a body of support that
explains your reasoning for your position (thesis, purpose for writing) and offers specific examples from the
myths we’ve read in the past weeks to support your thesis (purpose for writing); and a conclusion that
provides a final statement on the significance of your position (thesis, purpose for writing) on the question.
The following questions will be drawn from to create the test:
Section One - Multiple Choice:
NOTE: QUESTIONS IN RED WILL NOT BE USED IN THE EXAM GIVEN THE
CONFUSION OF THE QUESTIONS WORDING
Directions: Circle the answer that best completes the statement.
1.Myths passed on orally would NOT include ________________________.
a. an abundance of names or titles
b. information aimed at drawing the attention of the audience
c. a new story being created on the spot
d. extensive repetition of words or phrases
2.One factor likely to influence a written (literary) myth is that ____________________________:
a. the author may shape characters and stories to fit artistic goals
b. written myths are always less reliable than oral
c. oral myths are always less reliable than written
d. most written versions preserve the paratactic nature of the oral
3.As the story of the Enuma Elish goes, Apsu and Tiamat are upset with their offspring because they
______________________.
a. selfishly demand too much of the elder gods
b. are making too much noise
c. are plotting to take over leadership from the elders
d. refuse to serve the older gods in their temples
4.The description of how Marduk creates the world and sets stars in the sky is an example of
____________________.
a. cosmogony
b. creation ex nihilo
c. ritual
d. creationism
5.Hesiod’s explanation of the creation of humans ___________________.
a. is a syntactic fusion of two accounts
b. shows that he sees women as a great evil
c. does not yet involve the gods
d. is not very different from the Bible
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, HUM 103 – Midterm Study Guide – Fall 2018 pg. 2
6.____________________ is the author of Works and Days.
a. Ovid
b. Homer
c. Theogony
d. Hesiod
NOTE: QUESTIONS IN RED WILL NOT BE USED IN THE EXAM GIVEN THE
CONFUSION OF THE QUESTIONS WORDING
7.Paratactic composition in oral storytelling is ____________________________________________.
a. OK, because the audience does not expect logical connections
b. not OK, because the audience becomes confused when there are contradictions
c. OK, because the audience also thinks paratactically
d. not OK, because the audience cannot compare facts or versions
8.______________________ were Zeus’ parents.
a. Ouranos and Gaia
b. Kronos and Rhea
c. Erebos and Night
d. Kronos and Hera
9.Zeus survived being swallowed at birth because ________________.
a. Gaia protected him
b. his mother hid him from his father
c. he was already all-powerful at birth
d. Ouranos did not care about him
10. One of Zeus’ responses to having been tricked by Prometheus was to _____________________________.
a. send Prometheus to Hades
b. create Pandora
c. require humans to burn sacrifices to him
d. punish also Iapetus, Prometheus’ father
11. In Hesiod’s golden race of men enjoyed all but __________________________.
a. a life of ease
b. immortality
c. plentiful food and feasting
d. escaping “vile old age”
12. The predominant characteristic of Hesiod’s silver race was _____________.
a. they remained immature and dependent
b. they lived very long lives
c. their lives were free of worry
d. they had a good relationship with the gods of Olympus
13. The predominant characteristic of Hesiod’s bronze race was _________.
a. their peaceable nature
b. their concern for one another
c. their overwhelming strength
d. their escape from Hades
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