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Epic

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Epics were originally told (a)   for entertainment.

2.

An epic is provided a special _______ from a god or fate.

a)

blessing

b)

treat

c)

gift

3.

Epics are long, narrative poems that tell about the adventures of a national (a)   .

4.

Epic heroes act with __________ .

a)

valor

b)

fear

c)

timidity

d)

bravery

5.

Epic poetry contains a (a)   setting involving much of the known world.

6.

Epic hero takes part in a long, dangerous adventure and accomplishes deeds requiring ____________.

a)

courage

b)

apprehension

c)

skill

d)

strength

7.

The epic hero is often born into...

a)

poverty

b)

power

c)

ordinary world

d)

chaos

8.

Epic heroes are often capable of great abilities, such as...

a)

strength

b)

flying

c)

invisibility

d)

intelligence

9.

You cannot have an epic hero without an epic...

a)

tragedy

b)

journey

c)

war

d)

loss

10.

An epic hero is also a _______ hero, known well by their own community.

a)

local

b)

kingdom

c)

village

d)

eternal

11.

_______ is often an epic hero's greatest character flaw, and they must learn _______ during their journey.

a)

Impatience, patience

b)

Selfishness, selflessness

c)

Anger, peace

d)

Pride, humility

12.

Epic heroes often have supernatural friends and foes, including...

a)

Monsters

b)

Gods/Goddesses

c)

Sorcerers/Magical Beings

d)

Ghosts/Undead

13.

What is the primary characteristic of an epic poem?

a)

A) Short and concise

b)

B) Focused on personal experiences

c)

C) Long narrative about heroic deeds

d)

D) Written in free verse

14.

Which of the following is a common theme in epic literature?

a)

A) The struggle between good and evil

b)

B) The importance of friendship

c)

C) The beauty of nature

d)

D) The complexity of human emotions

15.

In epic poetry, the hero often receives help from which of the following?

a)

A) Ordinary people

b)

B) Supernatural beings

c)

C) Animals

d)

D) Historical figures