WorksheetsJason and the Golden Fleece
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 4mins
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Class
Date
1.
Which of the following is NOT true about Jason?
a)
A He is a prince from Greece.
b)
B King Aeetes is his uncle.
c)
C In Greek mythology, he is a hero.
d)
D He is leader of the Argonauts.
2.
When Jason says “I must be stronger than my fear,” he shows he is ______.
a)
A physically strong
b)
B clever
c)
C courageous
d)
D kind
3.
In Scene 4, how does Aeetes feel when Jason succeeds at defeating the bulls and warriors?
a)
He is impressed by Jason’s skills.
b)
He is sad about the warriors’ deaths.
c)
He is surprised to see the warriors spring up from the plowed field.
d)
He is angry that Jason has succeeded, instead of being killed.
4.
Which line from the play supports your answer to question 3?
a)
A “Your eyes tell me you are noble and kind.”
b)
B “Aeetes boils with rage as he approaches Jason.”
c)
C “Helmets begin to rise from the earth.”
d)
D “Congratulations. Tonight the Golden Fleece shall be yours.
5.
Because Medea helps Jason, she _________.
a)
A angers her father and has to leave home
b)
B must give up her magical powers
c)
C is celebrated in Colchis with a great feast
d)
D is burned by the dragon’s fire
6.
Which line from the play supports your answer to question 5?
a)
A “It unleashes its 40-foot tongue with a deadly wave of heat.”
b)
B “I can never see my family again.”
c)
C “Meanwhile, the Argonauts celebrate on the shores of the sea.”
d)
D “I have only put it to sleep.”
7.
What does merciless mean in the line “King Pelias is merciless”?
a)
A cruel
b)
B surprising
c)
C forgiving
d)
D selfish
8.
In Scene 7, Jason tells the Argonauts to quickly grab an oar so they can row away from the angry _________.
a)
A Medea
b)
B King Aeetes
c)
C fire-breathing dragon
d)
D flying ram
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