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Echo and Narcissus Test Review

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 17mins

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1.

Aphrodite becomes angry with Narcissus for his treatment of Echo and curses him to love only himself.


The above statement best describes which part of the myth's plot?

a)

exposition

b)

rising action

c)

climax

d)

falling action

e)

resolution

2.

The main conflict in the myth "Echo and Narcissus" is

a)

Internal, as Narcissus struggles to be accepted by the other characters

b)

External, as Narcissus struggles with nature as he is lost in the woods

c)

Internal, as both Echo and Narcissus struggle with wanting what they cannot have

d)

External, as Narcissus flings Echo to the ground and rejects her love

3.

In fiction, mythology, and other texts that tells a story, plot refers to

a)

the sequence of events, including conflict, that occur in the story

b)

the time and location of the story

c)

the moral or lesson learned from the story

d)

the protagonist and antagonist

4.

All of the following are parts of the plot in a fictional or narrative story EXCEPT

a)

exposition

b)

rising action

c)

climax

d)

claim

e)

falling action

5.

Conflict is defined as

a)

the overall message of a literary work

b)

the contrast between what the reader expects, and what actually occurs in a literary work

c)

the place and time period of a literary work

d)

the struggle between opposing forces in a literary work

6.

Echo and Narcissus differ in that

a)

Echo is selfish, while Narcissus shows great kindness and compassion.

b)

Echo is a fairy, while Narcissus in human.

c)

Echo understands her curse, and Narcissus does not.

d)

Echo is heartbroken and Narcissus is content with his life and choices.

7.

Echo and Narcissus share which of the following similarities?

a)

Both are forgiving, learning from their mistakes.

b)

Both are punished for angering the gods and goddesses.

c)

Both are angry when they realize they have been cursed.

d)

Both believe that water cleanses all sin.

8.

According to Greek mythology, Narcissus was cursed to become only an echo.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

The word "origin" means

a)

the place where something was created or began

b)

having little money and few possessions

c)

to shine or glow

d)

to skip or dance about in a lively or playful way

10.

Origin myths explain the first occurrence of something in the world. "Echo and Narcissus" is considered an origin myth because

a)

It explains how echoes began.

b)

It explains from where the first Narcissus flower came.

c)

It illustrates the first time water reflected an image.

d)

All of the following answers.

11.

Which of the following traits best describes the character Echo

a)

Angry, vengeful, and powerful

b)

Desperate, heart-broken, and alone

c)

All powerful, manipulative, and sneaky

d)

Self-centered and hateful

12.

Which of the following traits best describes Hera

a)

Self-centered, lonely, and hateful

b)

All powerful, manipulative, and sneaky

c)

Desperate, heart-broken, and alone

d)

Angry, vengeful, and powerful

13.

Which of the following best describes Zeus

a)

Angry, vengeful, and powerful

b)

Desperate, heart-broken, and alone

c)

All powerful, manipulative, and sneaky

d)

Self-centered, lonely, and hateful

14.

Which of the following best supports why "Echo and Narcissus" is considered a myth?

a)

It contains gods and goddesses.

b)

It contains a moral or lesson for society.

c)

It contains and explanation of nature.

d)

All of the following answers.

15.

What is the purpose of fiction writing?

a)

to persuade

b)

to inform

c)

to entertain

d)

to bore

16.

Which is the best explanation of the author's purpose for the myth "Echo and Narcissus"?

a)

To entertain the reader with a story passed down for many generations.

b)

To inform the reader of the ways of magic.

c)

To caution the reader about who to fall in love with

d)

To persuade the reader not to follow Echo's behavior