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WorksheetsBaucis et Philemon
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
Who came to test the citizens by begging for shelter?
Apollo and Jupiter
Jupiter and Minerva
Apollo and Mercury
Mercury and Jupiter
Mars and Apollo
What didn't run out during their meal?
Cabbage
Water
Cheese
Wine
Juice
What animal were Baucis and Philemon going to kill to serve to their guests?
A goat
A goose
A horse
A stag
A giraffe
Which of the following did the couple NOT wish for?
To die together.
Their house to turn into a temple to the gods.
Everything they touch to turn to gold.
To never be without the other.
To be the caretakers of a palace dedicated to the gods.
How do Baucis and Philemon treat the strangers?
graciously
rudely
selfishly
sadly
excitedly
What does Philemon's request to the gods show about the things he and his wife value?
They value money.
They value riches.
They value family and each other.
They value their home and possessions.
They value food and wine.
What is the first metamorphosis in the story?
The cottage where the couple lives becomes a temple to the gods.
Philemon's body becomes an oak tree.
The goose turns into Jupiter and runs around quickly.
Baucis's body becomes an oak tree.
The gods change into other gods.
The gods, in mortal form, enjoy Baucis and Philemon's hospitality and find them to be good people.
True
False
Neither
Who are Baucis and Philemon?
Where am I and what is going on?
Baucis and Philemon wish to die together when their time comes.
True
False
Neither
Huh?
*head desk*
The gods ___________________ upon Baucis and Philemon two wishes.
trodden
hospitality
bestowed
decided
dragged
What lesson might one learn from reading this story?
If you work hard, you will gain riches and wealth.
Remember to wish for the stars and strive for the heavens.
Be hospitable and generous to those who are in need of help.
Be kind to the environment always.
Never let your guard down, for danger is everywhere.
What was the second metamorphosis that took place in the story?
The cottage turned in to a temple for the gods.
The gods turned into geese and squawked loudly.
The couple turned into trees, intertwined forever.
The water in their cups turned into wine.
The gods reverted back to human form.
How many houses did the gods visit before being invited in?
10
20
100's
a million
none
Which option best describes the couple's attitude towards the gods at their door?
Disgust and revulsion
Excitement and thrill
Hospitality and welcome
Love and lust
Gratitude and payment
Which are the major themes of the story?
Parenting and spirituality
Love and faithfulness
Contentment and servitude
Death and life
Honesty and trust
Which option does NOT describe the mood in the couple's house when entertaining their guests?
Cheerful
Friendly
Melancholy
Kindness
Graciousness
Why did the couple request that they die together?
They wanted to die in each others arms.
They did not want either of them to suffer sadness at the death of the other.
They were in love only until death parted them.
They were both the same exact age.
They wanted to make sure no one would fight over the remains.
How do Baucis and Philemon treat the strangers once they invite them inside their home?
with great respect and compassion
rudely and with disrespect
selfishly and dishonestly
with great indifference and carelessness
with honesty and wealth
What character trait does Philemon reveal in his short speech to Mercury?
Selfish
Lazy
Humble
Rude
Careful
Baucis and Philemon's cottage transforms into a huge, opulent mansion.
True
False
WTH
Yeah right
Neither
Baucis and Philemon metamorphose into birds, who fly away together at the end of the myth.
True
False
Neither
Who knows
What time is it and can I eat dinner now?
Why do the gods come to the homes of the mortals disguised as beggars?
the gods are testing how benevolent and generous they are
the gods want to see whether humanity should be roasted
the gods are deciding whether to transform humans into birds
the gods are testing the diplomacy of the world
the gods want to find out which homes serve them a hot meal and good wine
What kind of house do Baucis and Philemon live in?
procul
parva
plēna
porta
parāta
What is the first thing Baucis and Philemon do once they let the gods into their home?
they bring out a small couch for them to rest on
they bring out a table and chairs for them to sit on
they bring out food and wine for them to eat
they wash and fix a broken table by leveling it with a piece of pottery
they wash the table and load it with as much food as they can gather
What is the second thing Baucis and Philemon do once they let the gods into their home?
they bring out a small couch for them to rest on
they bring out a table and chairs for them to sit on
they bring out food and wine for them to eat
they wash and fix a broken table by leveling it with a piece of pottery
they wash the table and load it with as much food as they can gather
What do Baucis and Philemon offer the gods to eat and drink?
a goose they cooked themselves and some wine
one carrot, some vegetables, a few eggs, and water
one egg, a small bit of cheese, a few cabbages, and water
one cabbage, eggs, cheese, and wine
a few carrots, eggs, a wheel of cheese, and wine
How did the couple feel about the goose that they owned?
they raised it and treated it like their own child
they intended to fatten it up for food
they wanted to kill it for their last meal
they raised it from infancy and were needing to sell it for money
they cared for it and loved it until it got too expensive to own
The couple are repeatedly described by the author as:
antiquī
parvī
bonī
optimī
dī
What do Baucis and Philemon intend to do with the goose?
sell it for oil to heat their home in winter
kill it and eat it as their last meal
kill it and offer it as a hot meal to their guests
sell it so that they could buy food and clothing
give it to their guests so that they would not be harmed
What do the gods say to the old man when Philemon is not able to catch the goose?
they laugh at him and offer to help as the goose squawked
they offer him a hand as he ran around the house
they tell him to stop as he was going to hurt himself
they tell him to move faster as they were hungry
they tell him to stop as they were having enough to eat
How do Baucis and Philemon know that their guests were gods?
their wine cups refill by themselves
their water is turned into wine
their goose transforms into a man
their home is transformed into a great temple
their food becomes hot and delicious instantly
How does the couple react when they realize there are gods in their home?
they are mortified and embarrassed at themselves
they are terrified and tremble in fear
they drop to their knees and beg forgiveness
they are rude and dismissive of the god's needs
they are excited and ask the gods to grant them a wish
Why do the gods offer Baucis and Philemon a reward?
they are the only mortals to show fear and beg for forgiveness
they are the only ones to show gratitude and worship them
they are the only people who answered the door
they are the only people who showed them kindness and mercy
they are feeling generous and want to give out gifts to mortals that day
What does Mercury say will happen to the mortals who did not display hospitality to a poor and starving stranger?
they will be destroyed with fire
they will pay the price for their selfishness
they will be killed with lightning
they will be banished from the land
they will be struck dead for their crimes
Do Baucis and Philemon in fact obtain what they wished for?
ita verō
minimē
fortasse
Gove....jeeezzzz
nesciō
