Old Greek Stories

Who were Jupiter’s two brothers?

• Mars and Mercury

• Neptune and Pluto

• Prometheus and Epimetheus

• Apollo and Hermes

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What was Jupiter known for?

• His kindness to mankind

• His ability to outwit the Titans

• His leadership and power as king of the gods

• His control over the underworld

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Why did Prometheus steal fire from Jupiter?

• He wanted revenge on the gods.

• He felt pity for mankind.

• He wanted to show his power.

• He was ordered to by Mercury.

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How was Prometheus punished for stealing fire?

• He was struck down by lightning.

• He was chained to a rock, and an eagle ate his liver daily.

• He was cast into the underworld.

• He was turned into stone.

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Who were the only two humans to survive the great flood?

• Deucalion and Pyrrha

• Prometheus and Pandora

• Cadmus and Europa

• Apollo and Artemis

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How did Deucalion and Pyrrha repopulate the earth?

• They prayed to Jupiter for help.

• They threw stones behind them, which turned into people.

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Why did Jupiter turn Io into a cow?

• To punish her for disobeying him

• To hide her from Juno’s jealousy

• To give her as a gift to Prometheus

• To test her loyalty

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Who was sent to watch over Io while she was a cow?

• Hermes

• Argus, the hundred-eyed giant

• Mars

• Vulcan

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What was Arachne known for?

• Her incredible singing voice

• Her skill as a weaver

• Her beauty that rivaled Venus

• Her loyalty to Athena

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How did Athena respond to Arachne’s weaving challenge?

• She destroyed Arachne’s tapestry in anger.

• She turned Arachne into a spider.

• She admitted defeat and praised Arachne.

• She cast Arachne out of Olympus.

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