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WorksheetsBaucis and Philemon
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
The story takes place in
Jupiter
Phrygia
Trinidad
Mercury
The setting at the start of the story can be described as
Dark and gloomy by the ocean
Among the mountains with an oak and lime tree
A tiny house with olive trees
A forest with snakes and wolves
How did Mercury become a mortal?
He bowed to Jupiter who touched him with his wand of twisted snakes
He shed his own blood
He died and was reincarnated.
He laid aside his wings and wand of twisted snakes
How many houses did the gods visit before being invited in?
1000
1200
1900
100
The phrase, "Their poverty was no burden to them," means-
They did not allow their poverty to stress or worry them
They preferred to be rich
Poverty is a heavy burden to them
They loved being poor
Which option best describes the couple's attitude towards the gods?
Disgust
Excitement
Hospitality
Love
Which are the major themes of the story?
Parenting and spirituality
Love and faithfulness
Contentment and servitude
Death and life
Which fruit is sacred to Minerva?
Leaves of cabbage
Smoked bacon
Radishes
Green olives
Which option does NOT describe the mood in the couple's house when entertaining their guests?
Cheerful
Friendly
Melancholy
Kindness
Why did the couple request that they die together?
They wanted to die in each others arms
They did not want any of them to suffer sadness at the death of one
They were in love til death parted them
They were both the same age.
