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WorksheetsNarcissus vs. The Disciple (AIR Released Questions)
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
" As she listened amused, the others silently stole away and Hera could come to no conclusions as to where Zeus's wandering fancy had alighted."
What does the phrase silently stole away reveal about the nymphs?
It suggests the other nymphs feel guilty around Hera.
It suggests the other nymphs behave strangely around Hera.
It shows the other nymphs are secretly taking things from Hera.
It shows the other nymphs move cautiously in order to avoid Hera.
He is calling his companions , "Is anyone here?'" and she called back in rapture, "Here, here."
What does the phrase in rapture mean as it is used in the sentence?
with delight
at a slow pace
with confusion
at a low volume
Which two phrases from paragraph 2 support the answer to question 2?
"called back" and "still hidden"
"arms outstretched" and "did not see her"
"answered joyfully" and "arms outstretched"
"still hidden" and "from the woods"
In the "Narcissus Myth," how is the reader's understanding of Echo different from Narcissus's understanding of Echo?
The reader does not know that Echo admires the beauty, but Narcissus knows this.
The reader knows the feelings that Echo wants to express, but Narcissus does not know this.
The reader does not know Echo has a limited power to speak, bu tNarcissus knows this.
The reader knows that Echo is a nymph, but Narcissus does not know this.
How does the difference in question #4 affect the tone of the passage?
It creates a humorous tone because of Narcissus's love for himself.
It creates an inspiring tone because of Echo's determination to speak.
It creates an angry tone because of Narcissus's negative attitude toward others.
It creates a hopeless tone because of Echo's inability to speak in her own words.
In "Narcissus Myth," what does Hera's treatment of Echo reveal about Hera?
She is upset with Zeus.
She is an unfair goddess.
She is an enemy of Artemis.
She is friends with many nymphs.
Which sentence from paragraph 3 of "Narcissus Myth" best explains what causes Narcissus to become obsessed with looking at himself?
"But at last one of those he wounded prayed a prayer and it was answered by the gods: May he who loves not others love himself."
"So Narcissus went on his cruel way, a scorner or love."
"Only death can set me free."
"He pined away, leaning perpetually over the pool, fixed in one long gaze."
Which statement accurately explains why the Oreads are surprised by the pool's reaction to Narcissus's death in "The Disciple"?
The Oreads had thought that the pool did not know that Narcissus died, but the pool knows this.
The Oreads had thought that the pool was filled with Narcissus's tears, but the tears are not from Narcissus.
The Oreads had thought that the pool would need to be comforted because Narcissus died, but the pool does not know Narcissus.
The Oreads had thought that the pool was sad about losing Narcissus's beauty, but the pool is sad about losing the opportunity to view itself.
What is the central idea of "The Disciple"?
When we spend a lot of time with someone, we may not remember to show appreciation for that person.
When we focus too much on ourselves, we may not be aware of the other people around us.
When a major change happens in life, we should be open to new opportunities,
When facing new challenges, we should be kind to those around us.
Select the sentence from the passage that best supports the answer to Question #9.
"... his pleasure changed from a cup of sweet waters into a cup of salt tears..." (paragraph 4)
"... the Oreads came weeping through the woodland that they might sing to the pool and give it comfort." (paragraph 4)
"We do not wonder that you should mourn in this manner for Narcissus, so beautiful was he." (paragraph 5)
"'But was Narcissus beautiful?' said the pool." (paragraph 6)
