Scavenger+Hunt

__Michelle Pascale (Greek Mythology) __

Read each question carefully, using the links provided, choose the letter that best fits the answer to the question.

__The First Gods of Greece __ 1. Who were the first two Principal Gods of Greek Mythology? (Follow the link to the geographical location of Europe, from there clink on the links that are most appropriate to arrive at you answer.) A. Zeus and Leto B. Zeus and Hera C. Uranus and Gaea D. Tethys and Oceanus

__Persephone __  2. Read the summary of the myth of how Persephone became the Queen of the Underworld. Persephone was forced to forever spend a part of each year because she ate the food of Haides. What was that food? A. Sunflower Seeds B. Pomegranate Seeds C. Pumpkin Seeds D. Passion Fruit Seeds

__Women of Greek Mythology __ 3. In the picture, there is a woman seated at the throne, next to Zeus. What is her Greek and Roman name? A. Aphrodite; Venus B. Demeter; Ceres C. Artemis; Diana D. Hera; Juno

__Helpers of the Gods __  4. Hermesis pictured as the man who appears to be running across the stairs of Mount Olympus, carrying a sort of baton. What is Hermes the God of? A. He was the God of War B. He was the Messenger of the Gods C. He was the God of Wine D. He was the God of Sea

__The Gods Before the Gods __ 5. Before the Olympian Gods that we are more familiar with today, the Titan Gods ruled. How many Titan Godswere there altogether? This includes the females, as well as the males. A. 12 B. 112 C. 21 D. 122

__Kyle Lindquist (American Folklore)__

__Paul Bunyan__ 1. Using this [|link] read the story of Paul Bunyan's birth. Does this "Tall Tale" seem to have any factual elements?



__John Henry__ 2. After reading the legend of John Henry found on this [|page], what was this man's claim to fame?

A. His poetic prowess B. His steel driving ability C. The large number of cattle he owned D. His unusual house

__Johnny Appleseed__ 3. After reading the tall tale and then the facts about Johnny Appleseed found on this [|website], do you feel that a romanticized version of the actual person is more appealing, or were the actual accomplishments of the man more impressive?



Lauren Dye (English literature/Shakespeare) Read the questions below. Use the links to help find the correct answer. 1. "All that glitters is not gold" is found in what Shakespeare play? a. Macbeth b. Romeo and Juliet c. Hamlet d. The Merchant of Venice

2. In what year was Shakespeare born ?

3. When were sonnets 138 and 144 published? a. 1599 b. 1609 c. 1589 d. 1602

4. Often great pieces of literature are turned into movies. What movie was "The Taming of the Shrew” made into ?

5. Find three <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal;">quotes <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> from the play Romeo and Juliet.