The Labors of Hercules Quiz

What caused Hercules to commit a terrible crime against his family?

• A curse from Hera

• A spell from Zeus

• A mistake of his own

• A challenge from Eurystheus

Which goddess helped Hercules during his labors?

• Hera

• Athena

• Aphrodite

• Demeter

How did Hercules manage to defeat the Nemean Lion?

• Trapping it in a net

• Strangling it with his hands

• With a magical spell

• Using a sword

What did Hercules wear that frightened King Eurystheus?

• The hide of the Nemean Lion

• A golden crown

• A robe of feathers

• A mask of terror

What unique method did Hercules use to prevent the Hydra's heads from regrowing?

• Freezing them

• Burning the stumps

• Burying the heads

• Using magic

Which creature was sacred to Artemis that Hercules had to capture?

• The Lernaean Hydra

• The Ceryneian Hind

• The Erymanthian Boar

• The Nemean Lion

What was Hercules' strategy to clean the Augean stables?

• Asking for divine help

• Burning the waste

• Using a large broom

• Diverting rivers

How did Hercules capture the Cretan Bull?

• Luring it into a cave

• A chokehold from behind

• Convincing it with food

• Using a trap

What did Hippolyta initially decide to do with her belt?

• Keep it

• Destroy it

• Give it to Hercules

• Hide it

Why did Eurystheus not count two of Hercules' labors?

• Hercules failed them

• They were too easy

• He had help or took payment

• Hercules used magic