Hercules and Floki U2.L10

What is an atlas?

• A book of maps

• A type of ship

• A type of bird

• A type of tree

Who were the Titans?

• Greek gods

• Giant beings

• Great cartographers

• Brave heroes

How did Hercules trick Atlas?

• He stole the golden apples

• He challenged him to a fight

• He pretended to need help with the sky

• He asked him for directions

How do you think Atlas felt when Hercules outsmarted him?

• Happy

• Angry

• Embarrassed

• Relieved

What might have happened if Atlas didn't fall for Hercules' trick?

• He would have been turned into stone mountains

• He would have been free forever

• He would have been punished by the gods

• He would have become a great cartographer

Have you ever had a particularly unpleasant job or chore? What are some of the ways of coping with an unfavorable task?

• Yes, and I cope by taking breaks

• Yes, and I cope by asking for help

• No, I haven't had an unpleasant job

• Yes, and I cope by staying positive

Who was Floki? Where did he live?

• A Viking who lived in Iceland

• A Norseman who lived in Norway

• A Greek hero who lived in Rome

• A sailor who lived in England

What was Floki's dream? Why was his dream such a challenge?

• To become a Greek god

• To find the golden apples

• To sail to faraway lands

• To become a great cartographer

What did Floki take with him on his trip? Why?

• A cage of ravens to guide him

• A map to show him the way

• A ship to carry him to Iceland

• A crew to keep him company

For weeks, ravens were freed but returned to the ship. No land was near. How do you think Floki and his men felt about how far they were from land?

• Confused

• Excited

• Frustrated

• Hopeful