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Pygmalion

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

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1.

Pygmalion is a sculptor who wants to create the perfect woman.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Pygmalion initially believes that all women behave poorly.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

What was Pygmalion's primary motivation for creating the statue?

a)

He wanted to win the affection of a specific woman.

b)

He was frustrated with the behavior of the local prostitutes.

c)

He sought to create the perfect woman according to his own ideals.

d)

He was commissioned by the goddess Aphrodite to sculpt a statue in her image.

4.

The statue he creates is named Aphrodite.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

What was the name Pygmalion gave to the woman he created?

a)

Mariam

b)

Aphrodite

c)

Galatea

d)

Pygmalion

6.

How did Pygmalion initially react to the statue he had created?

a)

He was disappointed and immediately destroyed the statue.

b)

He was indifferent and did not feel any emotional attachment.

c)

He was fascinated by the lifelike quality of the statue.

d)

He was repulsed by the statue and refused to look at it.

7.

What happened when Pygmalion prayed to the goddess Aphrodite?

a)

The statue came to life and rejected Pygmalion.

b)

Aphrodite appeared and turned the statue into a living woman.

c)

Pygmalion's prayers were ignored, and the statue remained lifeless.

d)

The statue began to move and interact with Pygmalion.

8.

What was the primary outcome of the statue coming to life?

a)

Pygmalion abandoned the living statue and left town.

b)

Pygmalion and the living statue had a tumultuous relationship.

c)

Pygmalion and the living statue married and had children together.

d)

Pygmalion was unable to accept the living statue and became distraught.

9.

After the statue comes to life, Pygmalion and her have three children.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

What was the reaction of the goddess Aphrodite when she saw Pygmalion's statue?

a)

She was offended by the statue.

b)

She was flattered by the resemblance.

c)

She brought the statue to life.

d)

She punished Pygmalion for his creation.

11.

The goddess Aphrodite punishes Pygmalion for his lack of belief in her.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

What was the overall tone or message of the story?

a)

The power of love can overcome any obstacle.

b)

Obsession with physical beauty can lead to unhappiness.

c)

The gods can intervene in human affairs.

d)

Women should be treated with respect and equality.