Hercules' Quest Story Test

Which character wishes to harm Hercules?

• the mighty god Zeus

• the domed hero Atlas

• the jealous goddess Hara

• the weak king Eurytheus

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Why does Zues send Hercules to King Eurysthesus

• to protect Hercules from Hara

• to protect Hercules from Atlas

• to help Hercules regain his honor

• to show he is stronger than Hercules

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What kind of person is MOST likely to be described as herculean?

• an evil person

• a strong person

• a cursed person

• a dutiful person

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How many tasks does King Eurystheus ask Hercules to perform?

• five

• four

• three

• two

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What is a theme?

• The message or lesson the author wants us to learn.

• The characters

• The story elements

• The main idea

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Which is the most important lesson the reader can learn from the myth Hercules?

• People with great strength are likely to be boastful and untrustworthy.

• Love and confidence wil solve most problems you encounter in life.

• Courage and ambition are the qualities you most need to succeed in life.

• Perserverance and resourcefulness can accomplish seemingly impossible tasks.

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Which quality is MOST important in helping Hercules obtain the golden apples in the Garden of Hesperides?

• Cleverness

• Courage

• Kindness

• Strength

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How does Hercules change by the end of the myth?

• He is prouder and more boastful than ever.

• He loses confidence in his strength and courage.

• He promises to use his strength only to help others.

• He is determined to get revenge for all of his suffering.

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What should a theme NEVER include?

• A lot of detail

• A capital letter and period

• A character's name

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How do you find the theme?

• Look at how the character acts and the consequences of those actions.

• The character tells you the theme at the end of the story.

• The narrator tells you the theme at the end of the story

• The teacher tells you the theme at the end of the story.

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