Zeus's Lovers Quiz

10 questions on Zeus's Lovers. Questions come from several articles in this section. Choose your answer, then press “Show answer” to check it.

1. Who was the other son of Europa mentioned in the article?

   1. Perseus
   2. Hector
   3. Theseus
   4. Rhadamanthus
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   Answer: Rhadamanthus

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2. Which chained figure did Io encounter during her wanderings?

   1. Tantalus
   2. Atlas
   3. Prometheus
   4. Sisyphus
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   Answer: Prometheus

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3. According to some sources, who induced Zeus into action with one of his arrows?

   1. Apollo
   2. Eros
   3. Hermes
   4. Ares
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   Answer: Eros

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4. What city was Io the princess of?

   1. Mycenae
   2. Troy
   3. Thebes
   4. Argos
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   Answer: Argos

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5. Which god was part of the procession that joined Europa in the sea, alongside Nereids and Triton?

   1. Poseidon
   2. Ares
   3. Hermes
   4. Apollo
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   Answer: Poseidon

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6. Who was sent to watch over Io after Hera received her as a gift?

   1. Argus Panoptes
   2. Ladon
   3. Typhon
   4. Cerberus
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   Answer: Argus Panoptes

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7. What was Europa initially before being incorporated into Greek mythology?

   1. A Cretan sun goddess
   2. A Phoenician sea goddess
   3. A Cretan moon goddess
   4. A Phoenician warrior princess
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   Answer: A Cretan moon goddess

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8. Where did Hera place the eyes of Argus after his death?

   1. The crest of a rooster
   2. The shell of a tortoise
   3. The tail of the peacock
   4. The wings of an eagle
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   Answer: The tail of the peacock

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9. Who was Europa's father?

   1. King Agenor of Sidon
   2. King Theseus
   3. King Cadmus
   4. King Priam
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   Answer: King Agenor of Sidon

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10. What disguise did Hermes use to approach Argus?

    1. A warrior
    2. A shepherd
    3. A merchant
    4. A priest
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    Answer: A shepherd

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