Prometheus and Epimetheus

Why did Zeus want to punish Prometheus, Epimetheus, and all of the human race?

• Prometheus stole Zeus' lightning rod
• Epimetheus kidnapped Hera.
• Prometheus gave fire to the human race
• Aphrodite and Hera played a trick on him.

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What did Prometheus do to make Zeus angry? 

• asked for a wife for his brother
• taught human beings to have hope
• stole fire from the gods for humans
• liked human beings more than the gods 

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The fact that Zeus extended his displeasure to Epimetheus, Prometheus's brother, and also to the whole race of human beings shows what human characteristics of Zeus?

• He is compassionate.
• He has a desire to get revenge.
• He has a sense of humor.
• He is dishonest.

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What tells you that this story is a myth.

• it's not a myth

• because it talks about the origin of fire

• because its about an argument between two Gods.

• because its about a war

Why did the people need fire

• to cook

• To stay war

• to give light at night

• all of the above

Where does Zeus live ?

• In the village with the others

• on Mount Olympus

• on Mount Prometheus

• America

What self-destructive behavior does Prometheus display in the myth?

• He is too proud and conceited

• He disobeys Zeus

• He is dishonest

• He is unprepared

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What natural phenomenon does Prometheus explain?

• how wind came to man

• how water came to man

• how fire came to man

• none of these

"Prometheus was a young Titan." Who were the Titans in Greek mythology?

• a family of humans

• a family of cyclops

• a family of giants

• none of the above

In what mountain range is Prometheus chained up and tortured?

• the Andes

• the Caucasus

• the Himalayas

• the Rocky Mountains