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1 trivia quiz  The Histories icon
This quiz will test you knowledge of various parts of "The Histories" by Herodotus. Questions are based on the version translated and revised by Donald Lateiner and G C Macaulay, copyrighted 2004 by Barnes & Noble.
 Tough 10Q
87 plays
 May 29 08
jrrymaury
2 trivia quiz  The Republic icon
"The Republic" represents Plato's attempt to design a perfect society. How good of a job did he do?
 Very Difficult 10Q
138 plays
 Jan 20 07
ari1819
3 trivia quiz  Judith icon
The Anglo-Saxon poem "Judith" is based on the Apocryphal book of the Bible. Quotations are from the translation by Mary Savelli. You can play even if you've never read the poem and are at least vaguely familiar with the story.
 Tough 10Q
102 plays
 Aug 29 03
skylarb
4 trivia quiz  Greek is for Geeks coolicon
A celebration of all that is intelligent, geeky, wise, nerdy, clever, or smart-alecky in ancient Greek literature.
 Tough 10Q
426 plays
 Aug 27 07
pu2-ke-qi-ri
5 trivia quiz  Latin is for Lovers coolicon
Latin was the favored language for love poetry for over 1500 years. Explore this long and varied history in this quiz. Latin is truly the language of love!
 Tough 15Q
288 plays
 May 05 07
pu2-ke-qi-ri
6 trivia quiz  The Epic of Gilgamesh icon
The World's oldest piece of literature.
 Average 10Q
132 plays
 Apr 05 08
wdstk gold
7 trivia quiz  Old English Literature icon
This quiz explores the literature of the Old English period and some of the events that influenced it.
 Difficult 20Q
849 plays
 Feb 17 03
skylarb
8 trivia quiz  A Miscellany of Latin & Ancient Greek Literature icon
Test your knowledge of ancient Greek and Latin Literature.
 Difficult 10Q
360 plays
 Jul 19 04
maria36
9 trivia quiz  The Song of Roland icon
The 'Song of Roland' is the oldest surviving of the Chansons de Gestes (Songs of Deeds) that were written in medieval France. This quiz covers some of the basics regarding this great epic work...please enjoy.
 Difficult 10Q
327 plays
 May 26 02
thejazzkickazz gold
10 trivia quiz  Really Bad Classical Poetry icon
You might think all Classical poetry attains the pinnacle of perfection. In reality, there's a fair amount of Greek and Latin poetry that's badly written, badly worded, or just in really bad taste. Take this quiz to find out more!
 Difficult 10Q
183 plays
 Oct 31 05
pu2-ke-qi-ri
11 trivia quiz  Ancient Literature icon
These questions deal with the ancient Greek and Roman writers. Some questions are easy, some are more difficult. Most of the choices (but not all) are actual writers from ancient Greece and Rome.
 Average 10Q
1578 plays
 Jan 11 01
robert362
12 trivia quiz  Classic Epics Through Time icon
Some epics are known world-wide, and some aren't. See if you can name all of these 10 epics from Babylonia to Germany.
 Tough 10Q
822 plays
 Nov 25 02
GWU_Boy
13 trivia quiz  The Epic Of Gilgamesh
For those who have read 'The Epic of Gilgamesh'. It's all multiple choice. If you have not read this classic, try the quiz anyway...see how well you do. Good luck.
 Difficult 10Q
510 plays
 Jun 26 00
JCSon gold
14 trivia quiz  Latin Literature Trivia
This is a basic quiz on Latin Literature. For those of you who are Latin Scholars this will be a walk in the park. The questions cover the works of Virgil, Catullus, and Ovid - mythology and translation. Bona Fortuna!
 Average 10Q
657 plays
 Jun 05 00
tuva
15 trivia quiz  Latin Literature icon
Some questions about Roman authors and their works.
 Tough 10Q
312 plays
 Dec 13 03
maria36

Some sample questions from this category:

* Catullus' Poem 'odi et amo' conveys what emotions?
* Which Roman poet composed the Amores?
* In the story of Apollo and Daphne, what change (metamorphosis) does Daphne undergo?
* 'Arma virumque cano ...' is the beginning of which poem?
* What is the name of King Minos' wife and the minotaur's mother?
* Who was killed by serpents after denouncing the Trojan horse as another Greek deception?
* On what island did the Greeks conceal themselves before sacking Troy?
* Which one of these poets does Catullus criticize in one of his poems?
* Gilgamesh was king of which city?
* Who was the companion of Gilgamesh?
* What creature snatched the flower of youth from Gilgamesh?
* What god, according to the epic, brought down the flood to destroy all mankind?
* Who was overthrown by Gilgamesh and his companion in the cedar forest?
* What was the name of the 180 pound axe Gilgamesh carried?
* Who was the protector of Gilgamesh, his guardian god?
* Who was the son of Ubara-Tutu?
* What goddess was the mother of Gilgamesh?
* Who were the judges of the dead?
* This author is best known for writing about myths and fables
* This ancient author wrote 'The Aeneid'

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