
Exploring Mythical Idioms in Language

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main theme discussed in the final episode of Crash Course Mythology?
The creation of myths
The influence of myths on language
The role of myths in modern society
The history of Greek gods
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CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which phrase implies a task that requires great strength and patience?
Sisyphean task
Herculean task
Midas touch
Odyssey
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CCSS.L.7.5A
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the term 'Sisyphean task' refer to?
A task that is easy and quick
A task that involves creativity
A task that is both pointless and endless
A task that requires teamwork
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5A
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the Odyssey, what does 'tying yourself to the mast' symbolize?
Listening to beautiful music
Avoiding a difficult journey
Taking steps to protect oneself from temptation
Sailing through dangerous waters
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CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.L.7.5
CCSS.L.8.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.4.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the phrase 'caught between Scylla and Charybdis' mean?
Navigating through a storm
Facing a single large obstacle
Being lost at sea
Being stuck between two difficult choices
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5A
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is Helen of Troy promised to by Aphrodite?
Odysseus
Achilles
Paris
Menelaus
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.L.7.5A
CCSS.RL.8.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the term 'Trojan horse' refer to in modern language?
A deceptive gift
A long journey
A powerful warrior
A symbol of beauty
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5A
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
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