Carved to perfection: Pygmalion

According to the text, where did Pygmalion live?

• Athens

• Cyprus

• Sparta

• Olympus

What character trait best describes Pygmalion at the beginning of the story?

• Lazy and unmotivated

• Solitary and dedicated to his work

• Outgoing and social

• Unhappy and discontent

When the text states that Pygmalion's statues were 'so lifelike that they seemed ready to spring from his hands,' what does this mean?

• The statues were dangerous and might attack

• The statues were very small and portable

• The statues appeared to be alive and about to move

• The statues were bouncy and flexible

What evidence from the text shows that Pygmalion was emotionally connected to his work?

• He sold his statues for high prices

• He felt that each statue held 'a little part of himself'

• He taught others how to make statues

• He displayed his statues in public galleries

Which statement best expresses a central theme of the story?

• Great art requires complete isolation from others

• The gods always reward those who pray to them

• True dedication to craft leads to financial success

• Love can bring to life what was once lifeless

How did Pygmalion's feelings about solitude change throughout the story?

• He began enjoying solitude more as the story progressed

• He always disliked being alone, from beginning to end

• He initially preferred solitude but became lonely after his dream

• His feelings about solitude remained unchanged throughout the story

How does the structure of the story contribute to revealing Pygmalion's character development?

• It shows his daily routine first, then the significant change brought by the dream

• It begins with his childhood and progresses through his entire life

• It alternates between his present life and flashbacks to his past

• It focuses only on the creation of the statue of Galatea

In the context of the story, what does the word 'solitary' mean?

• Dangerous

• Lonely and isolated

• Peaceful

• Temporary

Based on the text, why had Pygmalion never been interested in the feast of Aphrodite before?

• He was too busy with his work

• He disliked social gatherings

• The text doesn't explicitly state why

• He worshipped a different goddess

10. RL.3: What action shows that Pygmalion truly cared for the statue Galatea?

• He sold her for a high price

• He brought her presents like rings and pearls

• He kept her hidden from visitors

• He carved multiple versions of her