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The Story of Prometheus

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Forethought

a)

thinking of yesterday

b)

thinking of tomorrow

c)

thinking of today

d)

thinking of last year

2.

Amid

a)

among

b)

outside

c)

beside

d)

next to

3.

Idleness

a)

Doing nothing

b)

Doing something

c)

Busy

d)

Active

4.

Wretched

a)

Happy; gleeful

b)

Miserable; pitiful

c)

Glad; ecstatic

d)

Upset; furious

5.

Dreary

a)

causing sadness or gloomy, dull

b)

causing happiness or cheer

c)

causing hurt and anger, furious

d)

causing torture and pain, grief

6.

Tyrant

a)

an absolute ruler who uses power unjustly

b)

a benevolent and kind king who cares

c)

a justly ruler who is fair to all

d)

a righteous king who uses his power for good

7.

Lurking

a)

hiding

b)

running

c)

flying

d)

jumping

8.

whirring

a)

sound when turning quickly; flying

b)

sound when turning slowly; dancing

c)

sound when moving slowly in a circle

d)

sound when jumping quickly

9.

Gaunt

a)

thin and bony from starvation

b)

large and wide from greediness

c)

thinness from dieting

d)

fat and obese from over-eating

10.

Foreboding

a)

a prediction of good fortune

b)

a prediction of misfortune

c)

a good prediction of what will happen tomorrow

d)

a prediction of what happened yesterday

11.

Befriended

a)

to unfriend someone

b)

to make someone your friend

c)

to stop being friends with someone

12.

What is Jupiter's punishment for man?

a)

Jupiter becomes very angry when he realizes what Prometheus has done. Jupiter’s worry and fear leads him to seek revenge on Prometheus and the humans. So, he develops a clever plan to use Pandora to release pain, worry, and death into the world.

b)

Jupiter is very happy when he realizes what Prometheus has done. This leads Jupiter to help Prometheus and the humans. So, he develops a clever plan to use Pandora to bring happiness into the world.

c)

Jupiter is very jealous when he realizes what Prometheus has done because he wanted to help the humans. This leads Jupiter to punish Prometheus and the humans. So, he develops a clever plan to use Pandora to bring happiness into the world.

13.

What does Jupiter's punishment for man symbolizes?

a)

This punishment symbolizes the dangers humans encounter when they upset the natural order of things. Humans are ultimately flawed, and Pandora’s box represents the results and consequences humans must suffer when the natural order of things are disrupted.

b)

This punishment symbolizes the dangers humans encounter when they are too weak to think for themselves. Humans are ultimately flawed and cannot defend themselves against others in the world or beasts.

c)

This punishment symbolizes the curiosity humans encounter when they are too weak to think or do things for themselves. Humans are ultimately flawed and cannot think for themselves and know how to survive with others in the world.

14.

How are humans influenced by Prometheus' decision to defy Jupiter?

a)

Humans benefit from Prometheus’ decision to defy Jupiter because they gain fire, and Prometheus teaches them how to cook, protect themselves, and make tools. The humans become more civilized and get rid of their animal-like ways. As a result of Prometheus’ actions, humankind becomes happy once again.

b)

Humans do not benefit from Prometheus’ decision to defy Jupiter because they still cold. The humans are uncivilized and have animal-like ways. As a result of Prometheus’ actions, humankind is no longer happy.

c)

Humans benefit from Prometheus’ decision to defy Jupiter because they learn to make clothes, and Prometheus teaches them how to read and how to keep things cold when it's hot. The humans become more civilized and get rid of their animal-like ways. As a result of Prometheus’ actions, humankind becomes smart once again.

15.

What motivates Prometheus to defy Jupiter?

a)

Prometheus is upset that humankind is in such a bad condition. Jupiter, the tyrant, is ruling in a way that is ruining humankind. Prometheus wants to help humans and return happiness and health to them, so the humans may be better and wiser.

b)

Prometheus is upset that humankind is so powerful and wise. He remembers what it was like when Saturn was king and humankind worshiped the gods. Prometheus wants the humans to return to the way they were when Saturn was king. Prometheus wants to the gods to be rulers and mankind to suffer.

c)

Prometheus is motivated by the humans kindness and strong will to survive. He noticed how they taught themselves how to make houses, weapons, and cook their food. This motivated Prometheus to help teach them other things little by little.

16.

What does Prometheus' defiance say about his character?

a)

He is kind and unselfish. He is also caring.

b)

He is selfish and mean. He is a tyrant.

c)

He is lazy and ignorant.

d)

He is uncaring and self-centered.

17.

What evidence supports Prometheus' defiance to Jupiter?

a)

According to the text, “He went out amongst men to live with them and help them; for his heart was filled with sadness when he found that they were no longer happy…” (Baldwin 5)

b)

According to the text, “These creatures flew into every house, and, without anyone seeing them, nestled down in the bosoms of men and women and children, and put an end to all their joy; and ever since that day they have been flitting and creeping, unseen and unheard, over all the land, bringing pain and sorrow and death into every household.” (Baldwin 11)

c)

Based on the text, “The name of this creature was Foreboding, and although he was almost half out of the casket, Pandora pushed him back and shut the lid so tight that he could never escape." (Baldwin 9)

18.

Why does Jupiter refuse to give humans fire?

a)

Jupiter doesn’t want to give humans fire because he is worried about losing control. Jupiter fears that humankind will gain knowledge and take over the Mighty Ones.

b)

Jupiter wants to give humans fire because he wants them to have control and power like the gods. Jupiter desires for humankind to gain knowledge and wisdom like the Mighty Ones.

c)

Jupiter refuses to give humans fire because he had already given them so much like water and shelter. He figured that they should be grateful what they already had and stop asking for more.

19.

What evidence supports why Jupiter refuse to give humans fire?

a)

Based on the text, “Why, if men had fire they might become strong and wise like ourselves, and after a while they would drive us out of our kingdom. Let them shiver with cold, and let them live like the beasts. It is best for them to be poor and ignorant, so that we Mighty Ones may thrive and be happy.” (Baldwin 5)

b)

Based on the text, “‘If they only had fire,’ said Prometheus to himself, ‘they could at least warm themselves and cook their food; and after a while they could learn to make tools and build themselves houses. Without fire, they are worse off than the beasts.’” (Baldwin 7)

c)

Based on the text, “‘Mankind shall have fire in spite of the tyrant who sits on the mountaintop,’ he said.” (Baldwin 9)

20.

What does Jupiter's actions reveal about his character?

a)

Jupiter's actions reveal that he is selfish and worried about humankind becoming more powerful than the gods.

b)

Jupiter's actions reveal that he is kind and cares about humankind.

c)

Jupiter's actions reveal that he is unconcerned about humankind becoming powerful.

21.

What evidence supports how humans are influenced by Prometheus' decision to defy Jupiter?

a)

Based on the text, “After that, Prometheus taught them, little by little, a thousand things. He showed them how to build houses of wood and stone, and how to tame sheep and cattle and make them useful, and how to plow and sow and reap, and how to protect themselves from the storms of winter and the beasts of the woods. Then he showed them how to dig in the earth for copper and iron, and how to melt the ore, and how to hammer it into shape and fashion from it the tools and weapons which they needed in peace and war…” (Baldwin 7)

b)

Based on the text, “While the Mighty Folk were spending their time in idleness, drinking nectar and eating ambrosia, he was intent upon plans for making the world wiser and better than it had ever been before.” (Baldwin 5)

c)

Based on the text, “Why, if men had fire they might become strong and wise like ourselves, and after a while they would drive us out of our kingdom. Let them shiver with cold, and let them live like the beasts. It is best for them to be poor and ignorant, so that we Mighty Ones may thrive and be happy.” (Baldwin 5)

22.

What does Prometheus' defiance of Jupiter reveal about his character?

a)

Prometheus is upset by the laziness of the gods and that the gods are benefiting from the ignorance of humankind.

b)

Prometheus is unconcerned by the laziness of the gods and that the gods are benefiting from the ignorance of humankind.

c)

Prometheus is pleased with the laziness of the gods and that the gods are benefiting from the ignorance of humankind.