All of which is to say that exactly how much enjoyment you get out of the Trials of Themis side-activity, and its Trials of Athena minigame-within-a-minigame, will probably vary a lot. Trials of Themis is an 8-bit style side activity which re-imagines our heroine as a plucky adventurer in Ancient Greece, with each stage divided into two sections: a debate, followed by a rewards section that includes an (optional, but lucrative) quiz.
Whether you’re a sucker for a general knowledge quiz or just eager to eke out every last reward on offer, the odds are that sooner or later you’ll find yourself stumped for an answer and not wanting to lose out on the bonus you receive for getting the question right. That’s why below we’ve listed every question and all the correct answers in Tears of Themis’ Trials of Athena:
You’ll always receive S-Chips for succeeding in a Trials of Themis debate, but during the rewards selection, you’ll be able to choose between three chests containing Stellin, Oracles of Justice, or a Trial of Athena. The latter is a multiple-choice quiz that will grant both of the other rewards you’d otherwise have to choose between – provided you answer correctly, of course.
Some of the Trials of Athena answers are fairly straightforward assuming you paid attention in school, but others require a deeper knowledge of some more esoteric topics, such as Greek mythology, Chinese home remedies, and wilderness survival.
All of the questions you might encounter are listed below, along with their correct and incorrect answers:
Question |
Correct Answer |
Incorrect Answers |
According to legend, upon which mountain do the gods reside? |
Mount Olympus |
Mount Everest / Mount Haruna |
Athena is usually depicted as wielding which weapon? |
Spear |
Cudgel / Whip |
Athena was known as the goddess of wisdom and what else? |
Goddess of War |
Goddess of Harvests / Goddess of Love |
Cacti use which of their parts for photosynthesis? |
Stem |
Thorn / Willpower |
Do fish have a heart? |
Yes |
No / Schrödinger’s Fish |
Dionysus is the Greek god of what kind of wine? |
Grape |
Rice / White |
During a total solar eclipse, what is blocking the sun? |
Moon |
Clouds / Stars |
Eros is whose son? |
Aphrodite |
Apollo / Zeus |
How can you reduce swelling of a twisted ankle in the wild? |
Cold water |
Hot water / Keep walking |
How can you remove the smell of fish from your hands? |
Toothpaste |
Mustard / Sesame oil |
How do dandelions spread their seeds? |
Wind |
Themselves / Willpower |
How do humans primarily remove excess heat? |
Sweat |
Breathe / Stick tongue out |
How do you find water sources in the wild? |
Track animals |
Stand still / Wait for rain |
How should you manage a cut in the wild? |
Wash with water |
Lick it / Pray |
How should you drink water in the wild if you’re thirsty? |
Small sips |
Big gulps / Ignore thirst |
How should you walk down a steep mountain? |
Descend sideways |
Sprint down / Tuck and roll |
If there are many mosquitoes, what should you wear? |
Long sleeves |
Nothing / Short sleeves |
If you eat something that can cause food poisoning, what should you do? |
Vomit |
Don’t move / Drink water |
In the Dead Sea, what happens if someone can’t swim? |
Float |
Drown / Learn to swim |
In Greek mythology, who was given the golden apple? |
Aphrodite |
Athena / Hera |
In Greek mythology, who was the first king of the gods? |
Uranus |
Hades / Zeus |
In the legends, what started the Trojan War? |
Apple of Discord |
Pandora’s Box / War of the Gods |
In this story’s beginning, who spewed black smoke and tainted the gods? |
Typhoeus |
Governor / King |
“Vega” belongs to which constellation? |
Lyra |
Leo / Pisces |
What can cause sleeping children to grind their teeth? |
Gut parasite |
Hunger / Lack of homework |
What can you do when a leech bites you? |
Detach by the head |
Dance / Pray |
What can you eat to increase your iron intake? |
Liver |
Instant noodles / Iron ore |
What can you use as a guide on a clear night? |
North Star |
The Moon / Willpower |
What can you use as a makeshift fishhook? |
Needle |
Bare hands / Grass |
What causes tidal phenomena? |
Gravity |
An illusion / Magic |
What condition is caused by a vitamin A deficiency? |
Night blindness |
Alzheimer’s disease / Social anxiety |
What did Jason ride on? |
Ox |
Airplane / Pirate Ship |
What did Phaethon request as a gift from his father, Helios? |
Sun Chariot |
Cake / Playground |
What did Prometheus give to humanity? |
Fire |
Food / Water |
What do most people call you on your journey? |
Servant |
Captain / Intruder |
What do people call Aphrodite? |
Goddess of Love |
Celestial Being / Lady Goddess |
What do you hear when holding a seashell to your ear? |
Blood flow |
God calling / Ocean waves |
What exactly is “moonlight”? |
Reflected sunlight |
An illusion / Moon’s reflection |
What instrument does Apollo play? |
Lyre |
Fife / Whistle |
What is a fragrance extracted from the digestive system of sperm whales? |
Ambergris |
Androstenol / Muscone |
What is Apollo’s and Artemis’ relationship? |
Siblings |
Friends / None |
What is Artemis’ mythical beast? |
Deer |
Bronze Mirror / Spear |
What is bamboo classified as? |
Grass |
Flower / Leaf |
What is Cerberus also known as? |
3-Headed Hell Hound |
3-Headed Hell Bull / 3-Headed Hell Snake |
What is Poseidon’s weapon? |
Trident |
Frying pan / Tree branch |
What is the largest human organ? |
Skin |
Face / Hair |
What is the largest mammal on Earth? |
Blue whale |
Hare / Shark |
What is the longest organ in the human digestive system? |
Small intestine |
Kidney / Stomach |
What is the most abundant creature in the ocean? |
Plankton |
Macroorganisms / Microorganisms |
What is the most common type of microorganism in dirt? |
Bacteria |
Fungi / Protozoa |
What is the role of ozone in the atmosphere? |
Absorb UV rays |
Absorb nuclear / Absorb stinks |
What is the Socratic dialogue written by Plato? |
Republic |
Les Miserables / Oedipus Rex |
What is the usual cause of death in fires? |
Suffocation |
Heat / Light pollution |
What should you do if you find a wild mushroom? |
Ignore it |
Eat it / Watch it |
What should you drink to prevent heatstroke after sweating a lot in the summer? |
Salted water |
Boiled water / Sugar water |
What should you do when encountering a hornet’s nest? |
Avoid it |
Burn it / Remove it |
What shouldn’t you drink if you have a fever? |
Strong tea |
Juice / Water |
What was the earliest written piece of Greek literature? |
Homer’s epic |
Baldr’s epic / Themis’ epic |
What was the god of thieves’ first heist? |
Apollo’s cattle |
Father’s orange / Zeus’ thunderbolt |
What was the typical climate of ancient Greece? |
Mediterranean |
Freshwater / Polar |
What was the wondrous thing hidden in Pandora’s Box? |
Hope |
Money / Philatory |
When are maritime mirages usually experienced? |
Summertime |
Daytime / Every day |
When camping outside, which location is not suitable as a campsite? |
Under a cliff |
Near a stream / Near a village |
When traversing through woods, what shoes should you wear? |
Durable sneakers |
None / Sandals |
Where are a cricket’s “ears” located? |
Legs |
Rear / Wings |
Where do the chests you encounter during your journey come from? |
Priesthood |
From the skies / I don’t know |
Where is the best place to set up camp overnight? |
High place near water |
Anywhere / Area without water |
Which body part did philosophers believe housed the soul? |
Heart |
Eye / Mouth |
Which food should you avoid when sick? |
Fish |
Apple / Congee |
Which is lighter: one kg of iron or one kg of cotton? |
The same |
Cotton / Iron |
Which is not a sign of imminent thunder and lightning? |
Knee aches |
Seeing lightning / Strong winds |
Which mythological treasure symbolized wealth, adventure and indomitable will? |
Golden Fleece |
Silver Fleece / Iron Fleece |
Which nymph turned into a laurel tree? |
Daphne |
Europa / Theresa |
Which of the following is a Greek philosopher? |
Plato |
Augustine / Tolstoy |
Which plants store water in their fruits and stems? |
Palms and cacti |
Ferns / Roses |
Which woman’s beauty caused the Trojan war? |
Helen |
Astyanassa / Karen |
Which work by the Greek sculptor Myron was inspired by athletes? |
Discobolus |
Keyboard Smasher / Venus de Milo |
Who accidentally killed his father and married his mother? |
Oedipus |
Aphrodite / Prometheus |
Who did Hera turn into a cow and try to kill? |
Io |
Clarabelle / Elsie |
Who drove the sun chariot? |
Helios |
Hades / Pandora |
Who had his liver devoured by an eagle? |
Prometheus |
Plutus / Zeus |
Who invented the ruler, numbers, and letters? |
Hermes |
Hades / Medusa |
Who is called the god of war? |
Ares |
Heracles / Poseidon |
Who is known as the “King of the Gods”? |
Zeus |
Apollo / Typhoeus |
Who is “Mother Earth” referring to? |
Gaia |
Eros / Pandora |
Who is the god of the sea? |
Poseidon |
Apollo / Zeus |
Who is the goddess of discord in Greek mythology? |
Eris |
Apollo / Themis |
Who is the goddess of law and justice? |
Themis |
Athena / Medusa |
Who is the goddess of the hearth? |
Hestia |
Aphrodite / Hera |
Who is the goddess of victory? |
Nike |
Aphrodite / Medusa |
Who is the Greek goddess of the Moon? |
Artemis |
Hecate / Silka deer |
Who is Zeus’ wife? |
Hera |
Athena / Eros |
Who rescued Prometheus? |
Heracles |
Hector / Perseus |
Who successfully acquired the Golden Fleece? |
Jason |
Hermes / Zeus |
Who was the snake-haired woman with a petrifying gaze? |
Medusa |
Helen / Pandora |
Why do dragonflies touch water surfaces? |
To lay eggs |
To breathe / To play |
Why do mosquitoes suck blood? |
To lay eggs |
For fun / To mate |
Zeus ruled over the cosmos, but especially what? |
Lightning |
Fire / Wind |