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Legends

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Perseus and his mother had to struggle in the face of ___.

a)

Adversity

b)

Prophecy

c)

Fate

d)

Tension

2.

Characters in myths try to cheat ___, but it always happens anyway.

a)

Fate

b)

Tension

c)

Theme

d)

Supernatural

3.

Gods are ___ and have a lot of time on their hands!

a)

Immortal

b)

Mortal

c)

Supernatural

d)

Universal

4.

What is a 'Legend'?

a)

A traditional story about a person or peoples that is based on historical events that has been heavily exaggerated .

b)

A traditional story about the creation of a land-form that is based on historical events, but has been heavily exaggerated .

c)

An accurate account of a person and their deeds.

d)

A story about dragons, fairies, and wizards, with no facts at all.

5.

Which of these are NOT elements of a legend?

a)

They are about real people

b)

They are usually very exaggerated

c)

They focus on peoples accomplishments

d)

They do not contain monsters

6.

Name the character in this Greek myth who met a tragic end:

a)

Icarus

b)

Daedalus

c)

Cupid

d)

Zeus

7.

In the story of Theseus and the Minotaur why did the King of Athens make a deal with King Minos of Crete?

a)

To make money

b)

To frighten King Minos

c)

To keep the people of Athens safe

d)

To become more powerful

8.

How did the King of Athens keep his word to King Minos?

a)

He shared the secrets of the Minotaur

b)

After 9 years, he sent 7 boys and 7 girls to be eaten by the Minotaur

c)

He told the King of Crete to stop sending his ships to Athens

d)

After 10 years the King of Athens went to fight the Minotaur

9.

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'legend' correctly?

a)

The legend of King Arthur is famous worldwide.

b)

She decided to legend her notes for the exam.

c)

He was legend to the meeting yesterday.

d)

The legend weather was quite unexpected.

10.

What is the meaning of the word 'legend' in the context of literature?

a)

A traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated.

b)

A map key that explains symbols used on a map.

c)

A famous person known for a particular skill or talent.

d)

A type of music genre.

11.

Identify the sentence that contains a metaphor related to 'legends'.

a)

The legend was as old as time itself.

b)

He was a legend in his own lunchtime.

c)

The story was a legend of epic proportions.

d)

The legend danced across the pages of history.

12.

Which of the following is an example of a legendary character in English literature?

a)

Sherlock Holmes

b)

Harry Potter

c)

Robin Hood

d)

Elizabeth Bennet

13.

In the phrase 'living legend', what does the word 'living' imply?

a)

The person is currently alive and famous.

b)

The legend is about living creatures.

c)

The story is still being told today.

d)

The legend is about life and death.

14.

Choose the correct sentence structure: 'Legends often _______ a moral lesson.'

a)

convey

b)

conveys

c)

conveying

d)

conveyed

15.

Which of the following best describes the tone of a legend?

a)

Informative and factual

b)

Mysterious and mythical

c)

Humorous and light-hearted

d)

Scientific and analytical