Hercules the Mighty

In scene one, the line "It's like tickling a butterfly," contains a simile, a comparison using like or as, this simile tells you that

• playing the lyre is easy

• the lyre must be played gently

• lyres look like butterflies

• butterflies are ticklish

In Scene 1, why does Hercules father look at the floor?

• He is embarassed by Hercules

• He is mad at Hercules's mother

• He is thinking about having to tell Hercules who his real parents are

• He is upset that Hercules has no friends

Which pair of words describe Hercules after he completes the first 11 labors in scene six?

• confident and proud

• angry and embarassed

• shy and embarassed

• rude and ungrateful

Which line supports your answer to question 3?

• Hercules: And I thank you for your prayers

• S2: Hercules grins and flexes his massive biceps

• Hercules: I did! It was easy

• Both B and C

The mood of Scene 8 could be described as suspenseful. Which of the following lines helps create this mood?

• Athena: Hercules, your 12 labors are complete!

• Zeus: My son, you are home! You are home at last.

• S2: Hercules raises his sword again but freezes when he hears a familiar voice

• Hercules" This is easier than I expected

Which details should definitely be included in a summary of the play?

• Zeus, the king of the gods, is Hercules's father

• King Fury is Hercules's cousin

• The hydra lives in a swamp

• Songs are written about Hercules