The Myth of Prometheus

Based on the selection The Myth of the Stolen Fire, the word contemplate means…..

• To read

• To think

• To dream

• To build

Prometheus was considered to be a _______ in Greek Mythology.

• Servant

• King

• god

• Titan

Describe the punishment that Zeus bestowed upon Prometheus.

• Zeus slew him repeatedly for eternity

• Zeus had Prometheus chained to Mt. Caucasus

• Zeus placed Prometheus in solitary confinement

• Zeus forgave Prometheus for his treachery.

The writer of this particular article, The Myth of the Stolen Fire, considered this marvelous tale to be great for _______.

• Reports

• Models

• Hymns

• Plays

Why did Zeus initially reward Prometheus despite the war with the Titans?

• Prometheus proved to be a great warrior

• Prometheus did not engage in the actual fight

• Prometheus became insane with rage and slew many gods of Mt. Olympus

• Prometheus was the most trustworthy of Zeus allies.

Zeus’ reward to Prometheus consisted of which primary responsibility?

• To form man from the elements

• To construct the foundation of the heavens

• To punish man for their insolence

• To seek new worlds for conquering

Prometheus was more fond of ______ than the gods.

• mortals

• angels

• spirits

• Titans

What was the first deception or trick utilized by Prometheus to steal fire from the gods?

• He built a shrine to impress the gods

• He threw a piece of fruit into the courtyard

• He whispered compliments that the goddesses would appreciate

• He created a distraction by summoning an unearthly beast

Based on the corresponding article, which god was considered the keeper of fire?

• Zeus

• Athena

• Hera

• Hephaestus

Zeus’ final punishment of Prometheus was originally considered to be ________.

• Eternal

• Horrific

• Mysterious

• Comedic