Allusion Bell Work

My diet was going well until the new chocolate store went in down the street, chocolate is my Achilles’ heel.

• literature/mythology

• biblical

• historical

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The real estate agent said his new farm listing was like the Garden of Eden. 

• literature/mytology
• biblical

• historical

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Jana warned her friend Mary against dating Luke because he thinks he is Romeo.

• literary

• biblical

• historical

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By allowing the baby not to finish eating before leaving the table, the mom opened Pandora’s box and soon was sitting alone at the table. 

• mythology

• biblical

• historical

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Last Spring, I thought it might rain for 40 days and 40 nights.

• literary/mythology
• biblical

• historical

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In Greek mythology, Achilles's mother dips him in a river that protects his body wherever it touches. His heel does not get wet, so it is the one part of his body left unprotected. During the Trojan War, an arrow hits Achilles in the heel and kills him.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?

Red velvet cupcakes were Stacy's Achilles's heel when she was trying to eat more healthily.

• A source of strength
• A sole weakness

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In Greek mythology, a mythical bird called the phoenix lives for hundreds of years before bursting into flames at its death. However, it soon rises from its own ashes and is reborn.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?

Fans debated whether their team would rise from the ashes.

• To come back after destruction or defeat
• To surprise an opponent

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What is the meaning of the allusion?

My brother is a regular Einstein! He always seems to know the answer!

• His brother is unintelligent

• His brother works hard

• His brother is intelligent

• His brother is lazy

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What is the meaning of the allusion?

My friend was being a total Scrooge when I asked her to share her M&Ms.

• Not wanting to share

• Excited about sharing

• Throwing them all away

• Counting the M&Ms

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What is the allusion?

Life can be challenging, but you've got to just keep swimming!

• Life

• Life can be challenging

• You've got to

• Just keep swimming

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