Hercules Quest Story Test

Which character wishes to harm Hercules?

• the mighty god Zeus

• the doomed hero Atlas

• the jealous goddess Hera

• the weak King Eurystheus

Why does Zeus send Hercules to King Eurysthesus?

• to protect Hercules from Hera

• to protect Hercules from Atlas

• to help Hercules regain his honor

• to show he is stronger than Hercules

What kind of person is MOST likely to be described as herculean?

• an evil person

• a strong person

• a cursed person

• a dutiful person

How many tasks does King Eurystheus ask Hercules to perform?

• five

• four

• three

• two

What does the allusion like killing the Nemean lion mean in the sentence below?

Finishing all my chores in time was like killing the Nemean lion.

• a welcome challenge

• a seemingly impossible task

• an enjoyable break in routine

• a punishment for bad behavior

What is the MOST important lesson the reader can learn from the myth of Hercules?

• People with great strength are likely to be boastful and

  untrustworthy.

• Love and confidence will solve most problems you encounter in life.

• Courage and ambition are the qualities you most need to succeed in life.

• Perseverance and resourcefulness can accomplish seemingly impossible tasks.

Which quality is MOST important in helping Hercules obtain the golden apples in the Garden of the Hesperides?

• cleverness

• courage

• kindness

• strength

How does Hercules change by the end of the myth?

• He is prouder and more boastful than ever.

• He loses confidence in his strength and courage.

• He promises to use his strength only to help others.

• He is determined to get revenge for all of his suffering.

Use the passages "Hercules' Quest" and "Zomo's Friends" to answer this question:

Which of the following is true about the point of view in the two passages?

• Both myths are told in first-person point of view.

• Both myths are told in third-person point of view.

• "Hercules' Quest" is told in first-person, but "Zomo's Friends" is told in third-person.

• "Hercules' Quest" is told in third person, but "Zomo's Friends" is told in first-person.

Use the passages "Hercules' Quest" and "Zomo's Friends" to answer this question:

Which of the following is true about the events in the two passages?

• Hercules performs three impossible tasks, but Zomo performs many more.

• Zomo performs three impossible tasks, but Hercules performs many more.

• Both Hercules and Zomo are sent on quests that teach them lessons about life

• Both Hercules and Zomo receive assistance from the gods that helps them make new friends