WorksheetsBellerophon and the Flying Horse Test
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
The King of Lycia's guests were LAVISHLY entertained. To entertain LAVISHLY is to do it ____.
quickly and simply
in an offhand way
somewhat cautiously
very generously
The King of Argos regretted his RASH decisions. Decisions that are RASH are those made ____.
early
recklessly
forcefully
thoughtfully
Many feared the FEROCIOUS beast know as the Chimera. Something FEROCIOUS is _____.
familiar
fierce
poisonous
huge
When Pegasus hesitated, Bellerophon tried to REASSURE him. To REASSURE means to ______.
leave
encourage
capture
warn
A THUNDEROUS noise echoed through the forest. A THUNDEROUS noise resembles a ____.
loud roar
threatening groan
unpleasant hum
constant ringing
The happy crowd was WAVING as Pegasus flew away. WAVING means _____.
splashing water about
moving a raised hand
talking among themselves
pushing along in the group
Immediately after the King of Lycia read the letter from the King of Argos, he _____.
told Bellerophon about the Chimera
met with the people of the valley
threw the letter into the fire
invited Bellerophon to stay
After the Chimera sank its claws into Pegasus, Bellerophon _______.
cut off the Chimera's goat head
urged Pegasus to fly high above the clouds
went to where the village lay in ruins
placed Athena's bridle on the horse
The old farmer grumbled at Bellerophon because he ______.
was angry that a stranger was asking questions
did not believe the Chimera could be killed
wanted to kill the Chimera himself
resented Bellerophon's good looks
The King of Lycia told Bellerophon never to ask about the letter. He told him this to _____.
protect Bellerophon from the Chimera
prove that the King of Argos was wrong
show he was a strong ruler
keep the King of Argos' message a secret
Why did the King of Argos send Bellerophon away?
Bellerophon stole from the king.
He was jealous of him.
He owed the King of Lycia a favor.
He didn't send him away.
What task did the King of Lycia give to Bellerophon?
to kill the King of Argos
to kill the Chimera
to slay the dragon
to find the treasure
Who gave Bellerophon the bridle?
King of Argos
King of Lycia
the farmer
Athena
Why does the King of Lycia give Bellerophon the task?
He doesn't want to kill his pleasant guest.
He didn't know how to get rid of it himself.
He wants him to leave his castle.
He owes the King of Argos.
Does Bellerophon use the bridle to ride Pegasus?
not the first time he rides Pegasus
yes when he kills the Chimera
no he doesn't ever use the bridle
yes to fly home to Argos
How did Bellerophon kill the Chimera?
used the bridle and rode Pegasus
cut off the lion, goat, and snake heads
slayed him in his sleep
used Pegasus to distract him
How will the King of Argos act when Bellerophon returns?
mad
happy
disappointed
What 3 things do we look for when reading a fiction story?
place, speaker, time
character, setting, problem
title, pictures, captions
problem and solution
What name is given to the 3 things we look at when previewing fiction stories?
expedition
exposition
solution
text
What is the fourth thing that you need to SUMMARIZE a fiction story
solution
characters
setting
problem
