Prometheus, the Friend of Man

Which paragraph supports the idea that Zeus is unkind?

• A. paragraph 2

• B. paragraph 3

• C. paragraph 5

• D. paragraph 13

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Which one of these quotations supports the idea that these events took place many years ago?

• A. "Many, many centuries ago there lived a Titan named Prometheus" (paragraph 1)

• B. "Prometheus made no reply, but he did not give up his idea of helping the people of Earth." (paragraph 6)

• C. "Prometheus used Apollo's fire to light his reed, and he hurried back, carefully guarding the precious spark that was hidden in the hollow stalk." (paragraph 9)

• "He saw that men were gaining greater power each day, and their very prosperity made him angry." (paragraph 12)

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What can the reader infer based on paragraphs 16-18?

• A. that Hercules set lo free

• B. that lo enjoyed living as a cow

• C. that Prometheus recognized lo

• D. that Zeus did not think lo was beautiful

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What can the reader infer based on paragraph. 9?

• A. Apollo works as a chariot driver.

• B. Prometheus and Apollo are enemies.

• C. Apollo moves the sun through the sky.

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What could the reader infer based on paragraph 11?

• A. The people of Earth were angry with Zeus and the other goods.

• B. The people of Earth enjoyed the life they had prior to receiving fire.

• C. The people of Earth were happy that prometheus brought them fire.

• D. The people of Earth were frustrated that Prometheus did not help sooner.

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What can the reader infer about Zeus based on the passage?

• A. Zeus loved the Titans and considered them to be his friends.

• B. Zeus is weak and incapable of keeping others from defying him.

• C. Zeus holds a grudge against Prometheus because his father rebelled.

• Zeus is happy and forgives others for wrongs they commit against him.

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Which paragraph supports the inference about Zeus from question 6?

• A. paragraph 1

• B. paragraph 4

• C. paragraph 12

• D. paragraph 17

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