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1. The ears of which king were turned into those of a ass?
Croesus
Hippodamus
Midas
Mithridates

2. In the seventh century which games were held every eighth year?
Isthmian
Nemean
Olympics
Pythian

3. At which game did musicians compete?
Isthmian
Nemean
Olympics
Pythian

4. Which game(s) was/were held every two years?
Nemean/Isthmian
Olympics
Pythian/Isthmian
Pythian/Nemean

5. Which is a mythological explanation of the origin of the Pythian games?
Apollo defeating Pan in musical competition
Apollo slaying a snake
Hercules slaying a snake
Pelops winning a chariot race

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