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Hercules Quest

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 11mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which character wishes to harm Hercules?

a)

the mighty god Zeus

b)

the doomed hero Atlas

c)

the jealous goddess Hera

d)

the weak King Eurythesus

2.

Why does Zeus send Hercules to King Eurythesus?

a)

to protect Hercules from Hera

b)

to protect Hercules from Atlas

c)

to help Hercules regain his honor

d)

to show he is stronger than Hercules

3.

What kind of person is MOST likely to be described as herculean?

a)

an evil person

b)

a strong person

c)

a cursed person

d)

a dutiful person

4.

How many tasks does King Eurystheus ask Hercules to perform?

a)

five

b)

four

c)

three

d)

two

5.

What does the allusion like killing the Nemean lion mean in the sentence below?


Finishing all my chores in time was like killing the Nemean lion.

a)

a welcome challenge

b)

an seemingly impossible task

c)

an enjoyable break from a routine

d)

a punishment for bad behavior

6.

What is the MOST important lesson the reader can learn from the myth of Hercules?

a)

Courage and desire to succeed are the qualities you need to accomplish difficult tasks.

b)

Love and confidence will solve every problem in life.

c)

People with great strength are likely to brag and be untrustworthy.

d)

Being proud and having courage will not help you to succeed.

7.

Which quality is MOST important in helping Hercules obtain the golden apples in the Garden of Hesperides?

a)

courage

b)

strength

c)

kindness

d)

intelligence

8.

How does Hercules change by the end of the myth?

a)

He is prouder and more boastful than ever.

b)

He has lost his strength and courage.

c)

He promises to use his strength only to help others.

d)

He is determined to get revenge for all his suffering.

9.

What is the meaning of the adage below?

I don't know if I will be able to go on vacation, but I will cross that bridge when I come to it.

a)

Don't make a decision until you need to.

b)

You need to plan your trip 1 year in advance.

c)

Look for signs along the way.

d)

Follow what other people have done before you.

10.

What is the meaning of the proverb below?

When my friend asked me to trade my slime for some gum, I said, " No! A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush!"

a)

People with big dreams will always do better than others.

b)

Always take the easy way out of problems.

c)

Don't chew gum when your hungry.

d)

Don't risk what you have for a change to get more.