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1. Ganymede is the largest satellite in the Solar System. Like many of the planets and moons, Ganymede was named for a figure from Greco-Roman mythology. What was the role of Ganymede?

Answer: Cupbearer of the gods

Ganymede was a mortal prince of Troy who drew the romantic attention of Zeus. Zeus brought him to Mount Olympus, where he was given eternal youth and immortality. He served as cupbearer to the gods since the previous holder of that position, Hebe, had resigned upon her marriage to Hercules.

Ganymede has a diameter of 5,268 kilometers. It orbits Jupiter at an average distance of 1,070,400 kilometers.

This picture shows an image of a handleless cup that a cupbearer might have held for an important person.

2. Titan is the second-largest satellite in the Solar System. Which sport was the focus of the 2000 film "Remember the Titans"?

Answer: Football

Denzel Washington starred in the film which focuses on the football team at T. C. Williams High School in Alexandria, VA in the early 1970s. The film earned $136.7 million worldwide. The film received generally positive reviews.

Titan orbits Saturn at an average distance of 1,221,900 kilometers. It has a diameter of 5,150 kilometers.

This picture shows a stick marked with "12, 24, 36" for the 36 inches in a yard stick. Many distances in football are indicated by yards.

3. Callisto is the third-largest satellite in the Solar System. Callisto was a Galilean moon. Which of the following was NOT one of the other Galilean moons?

Answer: Titan

The Galilean moons were discovered by Galileo Galilei in the period 1609-1610. They are all moons of Jupiter. Titan is a moon of Saturn. The next moon of Jupiter to be discovered, Amalthea, was not discovered until 1892.

Callisto has a diameter of 4,409 kilometers. It orbits Jupiter at an average distance of 1,882,700 kilometers.

This image suggests the Logo of the New York Jets football team, which was known as the New York Titans from 1960 until 1962.

4. Io is the fourth-largest satellite in the Solar System. In mythology, Io was one of the mortal lovers of Zeus. Into which animal was Io transformed?

Answer: Cow

Io was transformed into a cow, though the myths vary on whether this was done by Zeus or by Hera. Io was a priestess of Hera in Argos. Hera's revenge on Io for being one of Zeus's lovers was for her to be pursued by a gadfly over many miles. Epaphus, the son of Zeus and Io, was a later king of Egypt.

Io orbits Jupiter at an average distance of 421,800 kilometers. It has a diameter of 3,636 kilometers.

The picture shows a piece of cheese. Of the four animals, only the cow produces milk that would commonly be used to make cheese.

5. The Moon is the fifth largest satellite in the Solar System. For which band was Keith Moon the longtime drummer?

Answer: The Who

Keith Moon (1946-1978) was the drummer for the Who from 1964 until his death. He was well known for being both a highly skilled drummer and for his self-destructive lifestyle. In addition to his discography with the Who, Keith Moon released a solo album, "Two Sides of the Moon", in 1975.

The Moon orbits the Earth at an average distance of 384,400 kilometers. It has a diameter of 3,475 kilometers.

The picture shows a person saying "Huh", indicating questioning.

6. Europa is the sixth-largest satellite in the Solar System. Of which area of Europe is Europa Point the southernmost part?

Answer: Gibraltar

Europa Point is the southernmost point of Gibraltar. With the right weather conditions, it is possible to see North Africa. The point is accessed by Europa Road. It is occupied by a playing field and a few roads.

Europa has a diameter of 3,021 kilometers. It orbits Jupiter at an average distance of 671,100 kilometers.

The picture shows an image of a rock or stone, referring to the Rock of Gibraltar.

7. Triton is the seventh-largest satellite in the Solar System. In which Disney movie was Triton a supporting character?

Answer: The Little Mermaid

In "The Little Mermaid", King Triton is the father of the title character. He warns her about the dangers of interacting with the land dwellers. In addition, when he believes that she plans to disobey him, he destroys much of the collection of flotsam and jetsam that she has gathered. The character was voiced by Kenneth Mars.

Triton has a diameter of 2,707 kilometers. It orbits Neptune at an average distance of 354,800 kilometers.

The picture shows an image of waves on the ocean, under which King Triton rules.

8. Titania is the eight-largest satellite in the Solar System. The HMS Titania saw service in both World Wars. What type of ship was Titania built to service?

Answer: Submarine

HMS Titania was a submarine depot ship for the British Royal Navy. She was commissioned in 1915 and scrapped in 1949. A tender or depot ship would serve to transport supplies to another ship. During the period between the World Wars, Titania would spend much time off the coast of China and Hong Kong.

Titania has a diameter of 1,576 kilometers. It orbits Uranus at an average distance of 436,300 kilometers.

The picture shows an arrow pointing down. A submarine usually travels under the surface of the water.

9. Rhea is the ninth-largest satellite in the Solar System. Which Roman was said to have had Rhea Silvia as a mother?

Answer: Romulus

Romulus was the traditional founder of Rome. His mother was Rhea Silvia, daughter of a king of Alba Longa, and Mars, Roman god of War. Romulus would later serve as the first King of Rome. Although Romulus is described in several ancient sources, modern historians are uncertain if he is an actual historical person and if so how much of his story is true.

Rhea orbits Saturn at an average distance of 527,100 kilometers. It has a diameter of 1,531 kilometers.

The picture shows the head of a person with pointed ears, suggesting a Romulan from the "Star Trek" universe. The home planet of the Romulans was Romulus.

10. Oberon is the tenth-largest satellite in the Solar System. In which Shakespearean play is Oberon a character?

Answer: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Unlike many other planets, dwarf planets, and moons which are named after characters from mythology, several of the moons of Uranus are named after characters from the works of William Shakespeare or Alexander Pope. In "A Midsummer Night's Dream", Oberon was the king of the fairies. His wife and consort, Titiana, also lends her name to one of Uranus's moons.

Oberon orbits Uranus at an average distance of 583,500 kilometers. It has a diameter of 1,525 kilometers.

The picture shows a dream bubble with "ZZZ" representing sleep.

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