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Word Origins From Mythology Trivia Quiz

Some mythical characters have worked their way into everyday language

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
robert362

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
29,589

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
3903

Last 3 plays: QtZnVgiL (3/10), kmLgUcWtnHdqx (2/10), LHUmWRytb (3/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. A 'midas touch' refers to ...? Hint

Great wisdom

Unusual strength

Profound courage

Ability to make money

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Question 2 of 10

2. The word 'narcissism' implies ...? Hint

Deep piety

A pledge of poverty

Easygoing friendliness

Excessive self-admiration

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Question 3 of 10

3. A 'herculean' task is one that is ...? Hint

Performed before a huge audience

Of a noble nature

Performed while blindfolded

Extremely difficult to perform

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Question 4 of 10

4. Something that is 'mercurial' is ... ? Hint

Inexpensive or cheap

Deceptive or difficult to understand

Opulent or gaudy

Changeable or volatile

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 'The Raven', Poe refers to a 'plutonian' shore. To what is he referring? Hint

Opium fantasies

The world of dreams

The underworld

The distant future

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Question 6 of 10

6. A person who is described as a Gorgon is ...? Hint

Of advanced age

All-seeing and all-knowing

Extremely ugly and frightening

Incapable of cowardice

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Question 7 of 10

7. A 'cassandra' is a person who ...? Hint

Has the power of prophecy, but is never believed

Is incapable of sleep

Is irresistible to the opposite sex

Enjoys the waging of war

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Question 8 of 10

8. Someone who is a 'Janus' or 'Janus-faced' is ...? Hint

Deceitful

Miserly

Invisible

Reckless

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Question 9 of 10

9. 'Procrustean' tactics are those that ...? Hint

Rely on the goodwill of others

Employ subtlety and seduction

Cause others to feel guilty

Compel compliance by using force

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Question 10 of 10

10. The description of a person as 'protean' suggests someone who is ...? Hint

Perpetually lost

Greedy and superficial

Changeable and varied

Constantly hungry

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