1. The Abominable Snowman, Yeti, Bigfoot, and Sasquatch appear in one form or another in which epics?

A. Ancient Sumaria epic
B. Russian literature
C. Anglo-Saxon literature
D. Greek mythology
E. All of the above

E. All of the above
TOPICS: The “wild man of the woods” is a familiar figure in folklore from Enkidu of the Gilgamesh Epic, the Russian leshiy, Grendel in the Anglo-Saxon epic Beowulf, and Silenus and the satyrs in Greek mythology. Contemporary reports are regarded by some as little more than modern variations of this ancient theme, but it could be argued that the widespread presence of these creatures in folklore indicates that they have actually existed since ancient times and may still inhabit remote regions of the earth. Some theorists propose that the sightings are of an unknown species of ape or of isolated surviving Neandertal specimens. Other theorists associate sightings of these creatures with the activity of extraterrestrial beings.

2. During the times of wooden sailing vessels, sea serpents were widely believed to have destroyed many ships. Scientific evidence suggests what today?
A. A sea serpent is a marine creature of snakelike form and monstrous size
B. A large sea serpent is alive and well in Loch Ness
C. Exaggerated descriptions of sea snakes or oarfishes have probably been responsible for most reports of sea serpents
D. Floating seaweeds have probably also contributed to this myth
E. There is no scientific evidence as yet supports the existence of snakelike sea monsters

E. There is no scientific evidence as yet supports the existence of snakelike sea monsters
TOPICS: Of course our oceans are the last frontier with many unexplored regions and new species being discovered all the time, so who really knows? Or perhaps they were a holdover from the time of the dinosaurs that has only died out in modern times?

3. Which is NOT another word for demon?
A. Panis
B. Jinn
C. Oni
D. Fata

D. Fata
TOPICS: Hindu scriptures called the Vedas, composed between about 1500 BCE and about 1000 BCE, describe a variety of evil beings, including the asuras and the panis, who harm people and work against the Hindu gods. Muslim writings describe a group of evil beings, called jinn, who cause destruction and preside over places where evil activities take place. The words fae and faerie came to English from Old French which originated in the Latin word "Fata"

4. Demons are a part of folklore throughout the world including such familiar creatures as vampires, who suck the blood of living victims. Which demon is not correctly matched to its power?
A. The storm-bringing oni
B. The drowning kelpy
C. Iblis the fire-bringer
D. Daimon delivering punishment from the Gods

C. Iblis the fire-bringer
TOPICS: the Japanese oni are said to bring on storms. In Scotland kelpies haunt pools the better to drown unwary travelers. The original jinn (from Islam) was called Iblis, who was cast out by Allah for refusing to worship Adam, the first man. The study of demons is called demonology. Some ancient societies, including those in Egypt and Babylonia (now Iraq), believed that such spirits were responsible for the functions of the body and that demons caused specific illnesses. The word demon originated from an ancient Greek term, daimon, which referred to beings whose special powers placed them between people and the gods. These beings had the ability either to improve people's lives or carry out the punishment of the gods.

5. Which quality is not true of the dragon?
A. Reptilian
B. Winged
C. Fire breathing
D. Hooved

D. Hooved
TOPICS: The dragon is a legendary reptilian monster, rather serpent-like in form, that is usually represented as having wings, huge claws, and fiery breath.