WorksheetsHercules' Quest
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What does the word glared mean in the sentence below?
Mrs. Tracey glared at the students who did not have their homework.
stared fiercely
yelled at
listened to
smiled at
What does the word resourceful mean in the sentence below?
The resourceful student figured out how to help his friends.
fearless
generous
clever at solving problems
unhappy
What does the word coerced mean in the sentence below?
The man coerced the dog to come into the house.
forced
interested
pleased
requested
What does the word unfortunate mean in the sentence below?
We had an unfortunate day when we had a flat tire on the way to the game.
funny
planned
unlucky
unavailable
What does the word devised mean in the sentence below?
The scientist devised a new experiment to test his ideas.
considered
lost
created
exploded
What is the meaning of the adage below?
Look before you leap.
Think ahead of acting
Don't run in circles
Don't jump into puddles
Don't jump from high places
What is the meaning of the adage below?
Don't bite off more than you can chew
Don't eat a lot of cake
Don't take on more than you can handle
Eating too fast will make you sick
Don't think too hard about things
What is the meaning of the adage below?
Cross that bridge when you come to it.
Plan your trip in advance
Look for signs along the way
Don't make a decision until you need to
Don't jump off of bridges
What is the meaning of the adage below?
A stitch in time saves nine
Helping others is a good way to make friends
Take care of your belongings
Take care of small problems now to prevent big problems later
Don't run away from home
What is the meaning of the adage below?
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Some things are worth more than others
Always take the easy way out
Don't tell lies
Don't risk what you have for a chance to get more
Which character wishes to harm Hercules?
Zeus
Atlas
Hera
King Eurystheus
Why does Zeus send Hercules to King Eurysthesus?
to get some apples
to protect Hercules from Hera
to help Hercules regain his honor
to show how strong he is
What kind of person is MOST likely to be described as herculean?
lazy
strong
evil
silly
How many tasks does King Eurystheus ask Hercules to perform?
30
3
5
4
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 fun task
an impossible task
a punishment
a welcome challenge
What is the most important lesson the reader can learn from the myth of Hercules?
People that are strong are always boastful
Love and confidence will solve all problems
Perseverance and resourcefulness can accomplish some seemingly impossible tasks
Courage and ambition are the qualities you most need in life
Which quality is most important in helping Hercules obtain the golden apples in the Garden of the Hesperides?
cleverness
courage
sadness
strength
How does Hercules change by the end of the myth?
He is prouder and more boastful
He is lonely and sad
He promises to use his strength only to help others
He is determined to get revenge on Hera
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
Zomo's Friends is told in first person
Which of the following is true about the events in the two passages?
Hercules performs more tasks than Zomo
Zomo performs more tasks than Hercules
They both fail at performing their given tasks
They both perform three tasks
