Greek Myth- Quiz 1

Which of the following would NOT be a characteristic of the folktale type?

A) A folktale type is made up of a complex of motifs. B) Many folktale types are common to various cultures of the world. C) The main characters of the folktale type are usually ordinary people. Correct Response D) The folktale type represents some event that probably took place in the distant past.

Select the description that is NOT true of divine myth

A) Divine myths involve supernatural characters, such as gods, goddesses, demons. B)The characters of divine myths can be mere personifications of forces or aspects of nature. C) Greek divine myths often offer explanations of why the world is the way it is. Correct Answer D) The portrayal of the characters of divine myth is usually indistinguishable from the way a god is worshiped in religious cult.

Which of the following is true of myth?

A) J.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings is a good example of myth. B) Myth means anything that is not true. C) It is a tale that has been handed down orally, generation to generation, without changes. Correct Answer D) It is a tale that has importance for the society in which it is told.

Which of the following would NOT be a folktale motif?

A) a fire-breathing dangerous dragon B) a magic carpet C) a beautiful maiden helper Correct Response D) an old woman going to town

Which of the following is defined here: A story that depicts life changes such as coming of age or death?

A) charter myth B) etiological tale C) ainos, or fable Correct Response D) archetypal myth

Which of the terms listed below is defined here: A story that explains the cause of something.

A) charter myth Correct Response B) etiological tale C) an ainos, or fable D) archetypal myth

The primary purpose of folktale is

A) to explain what happened in the human past. B) to explain how a certain god or goddess should be worshiped. C) to explain why the world is the way it is. Correct Answer D) to entertain.

Select the answer that is NOT true of legends

Correct Answer A) It is likely that the characters of legend never actually existed. B) Legendary characters were often the elite of society, such as kings, queens, princes, princesses. C) The characters of legends are heroes and heroines. D) For the ancient Greeks, legend was analogous to history.

Which of the following is defined here: a story that serves to give the reason for a particular belief, practice, or ritual?

Correct Response A) a charter myth B) an etiological tale C) an ainos, or fable D) an archetypal myth

True or False: Legends and folktales often overlap.

True