Baucis and Philemon

The story takes place in

• Jupiter

• Phrygia

• Trinidad

• Mercury

The setting at the start of the story can be described as

• Dark and gloomy by the ocean

• Among the mountains with an oak and lime tree

• A tiny house with olive trees

• A forest with snakes and wolves

How did Mercury become a mortal?

• He bowed to Jupiter who touched him with his wand of twisted snakes

• He shed his own blood

• He died and was reincarnated.

• He laid aside his wings and wand of twisted snakes

How many houses did the gods visit before being invited in?

• 1000

• 1200

• 1900

• 100

The phrase, "Their poverty was no burden to them," means-

• They did not allow their poverty to stress or worry them

• They preferred to be rich

• Poverty is a heavy burden to them

• They loved being poor

Which option best describes the couple's attitude towards the gods?

• Disgust

• Excitement

• Hospitality

• Love

Which are the major themes of the story?

• Parenting and spirituality

• Love and faithfulness

• Contentment and servitude

• Death and life

Which fruit is sacred to Minerva?

• Leaves of cabbage

• Smoked bacon

• Radishes

• Green olives

Which option does NOT describe the mood in the couple's house when entertaining their guests?

• Cheerful

• Friendly

• Melancholy

• Kindness

Why did the couple request that they die together?

• They wanted to die in each others arms

• They did not want any of them to suffer sadness at the death of one

• They were in love til death parted them

• They were both the same age.