The Nineteenth Hole

1.
Myths usually explain a culture’s beliefs, rituals, or mysterious phenomena.
A) True
B) False
2.
Because they explain natural occurrences, myths are not religious in nature.
A) True
B) False
3.
In Greek mythology, the gods always represent forces of good.
A) True
B) False
4.
The Trojan War took place because the most beautiful woman in the world, a married Greek woman named Helen, ran off with Paris, the prince of Troy.
A) True
B) False
5.
Odysseus is the hero of Homer’s epic about the Trojan War.
A) True
B) False
6.
Odysseus is responsible for thinking of the Trojan horse trick, which resulted in the ultimate Greek victory over Troy.
A) True
B) False
7.
In The Odyssey, the goddess Athena works to help Odysseus while the god Poseidon works against him, showing the dual role of gods in Greek mythology.
A) True
B) False
8.
Myths were communicated orally during Homer’s time and served the sole purpose of instruction.
A) True
B) False