Death of Hercules

How did Hercules initially react to the poison?

• screamed

• supressed his screams

• overturns the altar

• blamed Nessus

Once the poison had exhausted him, what did Hercules do?

• screamed

• supressed his screams

• overturns the altar

• blamed Nessus

What happens when Hercules tries to tear off the clothing?

• he discards the cloak

• it catches fire

• nothing happens

• it tears the skin too

What is Hercules' blood compared to?

• crackling fire

• flowing water

• hot metal in water

• meat cooking

To whom does Hercules speak as he dies?

• Jupiter

• Juno

• Venus

• Diana

What did he pray for?

• to die

• to be saved

• to fall in love

• to regain his strength

What does Hercules then talk about?

• his love for his wife

• his children

• Megara

• his labours

Who does Hercules initially blame?

• Deineira

• Juno

• Lichas

• Philoctetes

Who was he?

• Hercules' son

• Hercules' brother

• Hercules' servant

• a god

What does Hercules do to Lichas?

• forgive him

• throws him into the sea

• kills him

• gives him back the cloak