The Story of Prometheus

Jupiter can be likened to which Greek Mythology character?

• Saturn

• Zeus

• Kronos

• Aphrodite

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Who were Prometheus and Epimetheus?

• Gods who lived among men to help them

• Brothers who were sons of a Titan

• Two famous philosophers

• Characters from a popular TV show

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What was Prometheus always thinking of?

• The past and the present

• The present and the future

• The past and the future

• Only the future

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What was Epimetheus always thinking about?

• The future

• The present

• The past

• The consequences of his actions

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Why did Jupiter refuse to give fire to men?

• Because he wanted to keep the power of fire for himself

• Because he wanted to punish men for their disobedience

• Because he feared men would become strong and wise like the gods

• Because he believed men were not ready for the power of fire

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What did Prometheus give to men?

• Water

• Fire

• Air

• Earth

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What could be a theme for Part 1 of The Story of Prometheus myth?

• Giving is better than receiving

• Some rules are meant to be broken.

• Everlasting Love

• Heartbreak of betrayal

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The _________ dragged Zeus down to the Underworld, removing him from his throne.

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