The Story of Prometheus I & II

Prometheus wants mankind to have fire so that they can…

• be able to climb to the mountain top.

• learn how to be civilized.

• become greater than the gods

• see in the caves where they live.

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How does Jupiter respond to Prometheus’ request?

• He rejects it because he does not want humanity to become like the Mighty Folk.

• He accepts it because he does not want humanity to have to freeze during the winter.

• He lists the advantages and disadvantages of a humanity with fire.

• He rejects is because he does not think that humanity is prepared to safely handle fire.

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What does Jupiter decide to do after learning of Prometheus’ disobedience?

• He decides that he will immediately punish Prometheus.

• He decides that Prometheus must be punished in a strange, roundabout way for helping humanity.

• He decides that he must punish humanity by taking the fire back from them.

• He decides that he will first punish mankind, and then he will punish Prometheus.

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Who does Jupiter create and send down to humanity?

• a beautiful woman named Pandora who will be a spy for Jupiter and tell him what humanity is doing

• a woman named Pandora whose ugliness and anger will be Jupiter’s revenge on humanity

• a beautiful woman named Pandora who is sent to earth with a box that she is never supposed to open

• a woman named Pandora who is sent to earth with a box that she is supposed to open in front of Prometheus

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What does Pandora do with the box from Jupiter?

• Pandora’s curiosity gets the best of her and she opens the box, which releases diseases and cares into the world.

• Pandora is forced to open the box by Athena, and the box releases diseases and cares into the world.

• Jupiter is angry that both Prometheus and his brother are happy with Pandora, so Jupiter takes the box from Pandora.

• Prometheus is jealous of his brother’s beautiful wife Pandora, so he opens the box and releases sickness and cares into the world.

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What is Jupiter's punishment for man?

• Jupiter becomes very angry when he realizes what Prometheus has done. Jupiter’s worry and fear leads him to seek revenge on Prometheus and the humans. So, he develops a clever plan to use Pandora to release pain, worry, and death into the world.

• Jupiter is very happy when he realizes what Prometheus has done. This leads Jupiter to help Prometheus and the humans. So, he develops a clever plan to use Pandora to bring happiness into the world.

• Jupiter is very jealous when he realizes what Prometheus has done because he wanted to help the humans. This leads Jupiter to punish Prometheus and the humans. So, he develops a clever plan to use Pandora to bring happiness into the world.

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What motivates Prometheus to defy Jupiter?

• Prometheus is upset that humankind is in such a bad condition. Jupiter, the tyrant, is ruling in a way that is ruining humankind. Prometheus wants to help humans and return happiness and health to them, so the humans may be better and wiser.

• Prometheus is upset that humankind is so powerful and wise. He remembers what it was like when Saturn was king and humankind worshiped the gods. Prometheus wants the humans to return to the way they were when Saturn was king. Prometheus wants to the gods to be rulers and mankind to suffer.

• Prometheus is motivated by the humans kindness and strong will to survive. He noticed how they taught themselves how to make houses, weapons, and cook their food. This motivated Prometheus to help teach them other things little by little.

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What does Jupiter's actions reveal about his character?

• Jupiter's actions reveal that he is selfish and worried about humankind becoming more powerful than the gods.

• Jupiter's actions reveal that he is kind and cares about humankind.

• Jupiter's actions reveal that he is unconcerned about humankind becoming powerful.

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Who is Pandora?

• A god

• A woman

• An evil spirit

• A bird

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What is a possible theme of the story?

• Curiosity can cause problems for you and your friends.

• Pandora caused problems for mankind

• A box is a great way to release evil on the world.

• Curiosity is an amazing gift.

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