The Fifth Labor of Hercules

Based on Hercules’s dialogue in line 11, which qualities best describe him? Select TWO correct answers.

• He is self-assured

• He is rude

• He is disgusted

• He is curious

• He is brave

Read this sentence from line 9. 

It was child’s play. 

The author uses this sentence to help the reader understand that Hercules found the labor to be — 

• childish

• enjoyable

• effortless

• memorable

The word regenerate contains the Latin root gen, which means “produce or form.” What does regenerate mean in line 9?

• to create anew

• to show strength

• to make as one

• to change suddenly

The reader can best identify this drama as a myth because it —

• defends false beliefs about the relationship between gods and man 

• features a character who completes seemingly impossible tasks

• includes events that help to explain a natural occurrence

• explains a cultural custom of a group of people

Line 13 is part of the rising action because it

• explains why Augeas and Eurystheus assign Hercules a task,

• creates tension between Hercules and the kings Augeas and Eurystheus,

• provides important background information about Eurystheus,

Why is the staging at the beginning of Scene 2 important? 

• It includes information regarding the interactions between Augeas and Eurystheus.

• It emphasizes the appearance of Hercules and the stables he is cleaning. 

• It provides details about the size of the stables and Hercules’s actions. 

• It highlights the importance of why Hercules must complete the task.

Which statement expresses a main theme of the play?

• Difficult situations will make you stronger. 

• All good deeds will be rewarded. 

•  Consequences must be suffered for wrongdoings.

• Intelligence overshadows strength and skill.