Language Arts Lesson 1
Word Analysis, Fluency and Vocabulary Development (Grades 9-12)

Practice Exercise 1-3

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Directions: Complete the problems below. Consult the Answer Key below for answers once you finish. Review the Instruction material which relates to any questions you do not get correct.

Choose the correct answer.

1. Known in Latin as Saturn, this diety rose to power after castrating his father Uranus. He married his sister Rhea, and, with her, gave birth to the Olympian gods. Who was he? _____
   1. Zeus
   2. Apollo
   3. Prometheus
   4. Perseus
   5. Cronus
       
2. She sprang fully formed from the head of Zeus and is the goddess to whom the Parthenon is dedicated. Her Latin name was Minerva. Who is she? _____
   1. Demeter
   2. Diane
   3. Athena
   4. Persephone
   5. Hestia
       
3. This twin sister of Apollo was the goddess of chastity. She is often depicted with bow and arrow. Who was she? _____
   1. Artemis
   2. Hestia
   3. Aphrodite
   4. Athena
   5. Hera
       
4. This head of the Olympian gods was known in Latin by the names Jupiter and Jove. In early Greek mythology, he wielded the thunderbolt. Who was he? _____
   1. Uranus
   2. Apollo
   3. Cronus
   4. Zeus
   5. Poseidon
       
5. This son of Aphrodite in later Greek mythology was the son of Chaos in earlier mythology. He ruled over the creative drive that unites persons and establishes cities. Who was he? _____
   1. Eros
   2. Atlas
   3. Hermes
   4. Ares
   5. Hades

Answer Key (click HERE for a printer-friendly version) (top)

1. e
    
2. c
    
3. a
    
4. d
    
5. d

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