WorksheetsReview: Pandora's Box & Old Grandfather
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
All of the following are true of a folktale EXCEPT . . .
are simple stories passed down through generations by word of mouth
provides a moral or universal theme
provides an explanation for natural events or the origin of human beings
consists of mostly human characters who face and overcome obstacles
All of the following are true of a myth EXCEPT . . .
It has supernatural events involving one or more gods who experience human emotions such as love, anger, and jealousy
It is a traditional story of early history where the main characters are gods and supernatural beings
It provides an explanation for natural events or the origin of human beings
It consists of mostly human characters who face and overcome obstacles
A message about life or human nature that is so fundamental to human existence that it is true for all people of all time periods and cultures.
symbol
theme
recurring theme
universal theme
An author's message about life or human nature
symbol
theme
metaphor
purpose
complete the analogy
restrain : control :: ___________ : catch
ensnare
deceive
subtle
adorn
complete the analogy
arrogant : humble :: ___________ : obvious
ensnare
deceive
subtle
adorn
complete the analogy
haughtily : meekly :: ___________ : debase
ensnare
deceive
subtle
adorn
"The Old Grandfather and His Little Grandson" is a folk tale which teaches all of the following lessons EXCEPT. . .
it teaches the lesson that older people deserve respect
the son's wife learns the lesson of being more understanding
the son's wife learns to develop feelings of love for the old grandfather
it teaches the lesson that family members are responsible for one another
Which of the following from "Pandora's Box" is not a characteristic unique to the myth genre?
it has supernatural events involving one or more gods
the gods or supernatural beings experience human emotions
the gods punish humans for disobedience
it teaches the lesson that too much curiosity can get you into trouble.
In "the Old Grandfather and His Little Grandson," the son and his wife feel ____________ over their treatment of the grandfather and respond by _______________________________.
anger; taking all of the wooden bowls out of the house
shame; inviting him back to the table for meals
relief; asking the grandfather to play with Misha
justified; reminding Misha how and when respect should be earned
What theme about human life do you most likely learn from the contents of Pandora's box?
Gods like to play tricks on humans.
Curiosity results in pain and suffering.
You may regret opening a gift too early.
Life contains both good and bad aspects.
In Pandora's Box," the god Zeus shows the human emotion of ____________. His behavior highlights that ____________________________________________________
anger; someone who is angry can do cruel things.
jealousy; becoming jealous leads to unexpected results.
pride; only gods have the right to judge.
love; only gods can feel true happiness from love.
Which of the following is a theme of "Pandora's Box"?
It is important to strive for new goals.
The gods punish humans for disobedience.
People must work together for peace.
It is better to be plain than beautiful.
The myth about Pandora explains the value of
wisdom
honesty
hope
love
