Characteristics of Epics and Myths Quiz

Characteristics of Epics and Myths Quiz

9th Grade

10 Qs

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Characteristics of Epics and Myths Quiz

Characteristics of Epics and Myths Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

English

9th Grade

Medium

CCSS
RL.4.9, RL.8.10, RL.6.3

+10

Standards-aligned

Created by

Elizabeth Bennett

Used 250+ times

FREE Resource

10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

(Epics, Myths) are stories that almost always involve religious elements.

Epics

Myths

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Long, narrative poems called (epics, myths) tell of the adventures of heroes who in some way embody the values of their civilizations.

Epics

Myths

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A hero going in search of a precious ring would be an example of a/an (epic, myth).

Epic

Myth

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Generations of storytellers sung or spoke (ancient, literary) epics and changed them with each retelling.

ancient

literary

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Odyssey, by Homer, is an example of a/an (ancient, literary) epic.

ancient

literary

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which statement is true about epic heroes?

Epic heroes are heroes who embody the values of their civilization.

Epic heroes are never written about, but rather sung or spoken about.

Epic heroes do not stand out from other characters.

Epic heroes explain natural phenomena such as seasonal changes.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A foil can be described as having which character traits?

The same character traits as the main character

Mostly evil, hurting the main character and hindering him/her from achieving his goal

The opposite character traits as the main character

Mostly humorous, making the main character laugh

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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