WorksheetsHercules Quest Story Test
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which character wishes to harm Hercules?
the mighty god Zeus
the doomed hero Atlas
the jealous goddess Hera
the weak King Eurystheus
Why does Zeus send Hercules to King Eurysthesus?
to protect Hercules from Hera
to protect Hercules from Atlas
to help Hercules regain his honor
to show he is stronger than Hercules
What kind of person is MOST likely to be described as herculean?
an evil person
a strong person
a cursed person
a dutiful person
How many tasks does King Eurystheus ask Hercules to perform?
five
four
three
two
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 welcome challenge
a seemingly impossible task
an enjoyable break in routine
a punishment for bad behavior
What is the MOST important lesson the reader can learn from the myth of Hercules?
People with great strength are likely to be boastful and
untrustworthy.
Love and confidence will solve most problems you encounter in life.
Courage and ambition are the qualities you most need to succeed in life.
Perseverance and resourcefulness can accomplish seemingly impossible tasks.
Which quality is MOST important in helping Hercules obtain the golden apples in the Garden of the Hesperides?
cleverness
courage
kindness
strength
How does Hercules change by the end of the myth?
He is prouder and more boastful than ever.
He loses confidence in his strength and courage.
He promises to use his strength only to help others.
He is determined to get revenge for all of his suffering.
Use the passages "Hercules' Quest" and "Zomo's Friends" to answer this question:
Which of the following is true about the point of view in the two passages?
Both myths are told in first-person point of view.
Both myths are told in third-person point of view.
"Hercules' Quest" is told in first-person, but "Zomo's Friends" is told in third-person.
"Hercules' Quest" is told in third person, but "Zomo's Friends" is told in first-person.
Use the passages "Hercules' Quest" and "Zomo's Friends" to answer this question:
Which of the following is true about the events in the two passages?
Hercules performs three impossible tasks, but Zomo performs many more.
Zomo performs three impossible tasks, but Hercules performs many more.
Both Hercules and Zomo are sent on quests that teach them lessons about life
Both Hercules and Zomo receive assistance from the gods that helps them make new friends
