Hercules' Quest

Which event shows how Hercules handles challenges in the plot?

• He complains to Atlas about how tired he is.

• He tricks Atlas into taking back the sky.

• He asks someone else to complete the quest.

• He throws the apples into the sea.

How does the setting of the sky and the garden of the Hesperides contribute to the plot?

• It creates a relaxing place for Hercules to rest.

• It provides a magical world where time stands still.

• It creates a problem that only Hercules’ strength and cleverness can solve.

• It makes Hercules want to go home early.

What is a theme of Hercules’ Quest?

• It's better to be clever than strong.

• Never trust giants.

• Apples can be magical.

• Heroes must always ask for help.

Which detail from the text helps develop the theme?

• Hercules asks Atlas how heavy the sky is.

• Hercules picks up the golden apples without help.

• Hercules tricks Atlas into taking the sky back.

• Atlas throws the apples twenty miles high.

Which sentence best describes how Hercules’ character affects the plot?

• He is determined and outsmarts Atlas to complete his task.

• He is afraid of the golden apples and refuses to go.

• He tries to avoid work by giving up.

• He lets Atlas win and gives up his strength.

Which detail best supports your answer to Part A how Hercules’ character affects the plot?

• “Hercules stepped into the sea.”

• “He threw down the golden apples and received back the sky…”

• “He gave a great shrug of his shoulders.”

• “Atlas began to leap and dance.”

What does the phrase “the thick-witted old rogue of a giant” suggest about Atlas?

• He is old and wise.

• He is sneaky but not very smart.

• He is weak and tired.

• He is quiet and calm.

What is the meaning of “Variety is the spice of life,” as used by Atlas in paragraph 24?

• He likes to eat spicy food.

• He wants to live in a garden.

• He believes change makes life more interesting.

• He is tired of doing the same work every day.

Which two sentences best summarize the story Hercules’ Quest?

• Hercules holds the sky so Atlas can get the apples.

• Hercules gives up and leaves the apples behind.

• Hercules tricks Atlas into taking back the sky.

• Atlas runs away with the apples and Hercules lets him go.

• Hercules completes his task with both strength and clever thinking.

Which two details support your summary of the myth?

• Atlas catches apples thrown twenty miles high.

• Hercules begins to worry about how to get rid of the sky.

• Hercules begs Atlas to help him again.

• Hercules picks up the apples and continues his journey.

• Atlas is punished by the gods for leaving his post.