Quiz on Prometheus and Zeus

Who was Prometheus in relation to Zeus?

• A great admirer of Zeus

• A young Titan

• A servant of Zeus

• A mortal man

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What did Prometheus question Zeus about?

• The creation of the universe

• The gift of fire for man

• The power of the gods

• The beauty of nature

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According to Zeus, what keeps man happy?

• Knowledge and wisdom

• Ignorance and innocence

• Wealth and power

• Adventure and exploration

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What quality does Zeus say man has that separates him from beasts?

• Intelligence

• Strength

• Capacity for worship

• Ability to speak

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What does Zeus warn will happen if man receives fire?

• Man will become more humble

• Man will become more dangerous

• Man will become weaker

• Man will become more peaceful

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How did the first men react to the gift of fire?

• They were indifferent

• They were frightened

• They were angry

• They were confused

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What did Prometheus say fire could do if handled carefully?

• Destroy everything

• Change your whole life

• Make you invisible

• Grant you wishes

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What did Zeus see when he looked down from the mountain?

• People sleeping

• People using fire in various ways

• People building temples

• People worshipping him

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What did Zeus decide to do with Prometheus?

• Reward him

• Ignore him

• Bind him to a mountain peak

• Make him a god

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What did Zeus send to torment Prometheus on the mountain?

• Eagles

• Vultures

• Lions

• Wolves

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