Some sample questions from this category:
* As mentioned earlier, Apollo was referred to by many names. What was the most common alternate name to which he was referred?
* Apollo was called by many names. By which of the following names was Apollo NOT referred?
* Apollo was usually depicted holding a lyre. Along with his lyre, he sometimes had with him a plectrum. What is a "plectrum?"
* Who gave Apollo his lyre?
* Apollo's fateful pursuit of Daphne led her to transform herself in order to escape being caught by Apollo. Into what did she transform to escape Apollo's advances?
* Apollo was said to have killed the great serpent, Python. Who was considered the mother of Python?
* The name "Apollo" has been said to mean "destroyer" or "one who destroys". What other meaning is associated with the name?
* Which of the following animals was NOT considered sacred to Apollo?
* In one famous story, Apollo seduced Hecuba and bore him a son named Troilius. Troilius was eventually killed. Who killed him?
* On which island did Leto give birth to the twins Apollo and Artemis?
* Apollo was important to the people in many ways as is evident by his manifold attributes and domains. Which of the following was Apollo said to have performed?
* Who angered Apollo with his boasting, forcing Apollo to challenge him to a music contest?
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