Hercules Quest Comp

Why does Zeus send Hercules to King Eurythesus?

• to protect Hercules from Hera

• to protect Hercules from Atlas

• to help Hercules regain his honor

• to show he is stronger than Hercules

Which character wishes to harm Hercules?

• the mighty god Zeus

• the doomed hero Atlas

• the jealous goddess Hera

• the weak King Eurythesus

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

• an seemingly impossible task

• an enjoyable break from a routine

• a punishment for bad behavior

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

• Courage and desire to succeed are the qualities you need to accomplish difficult tasks.

• Love and confidence will solve every problem in life.

• People with great strength are likely to brag and be untrustworthy.

• Being proud and having courage will not help you to succeed.

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

• courage

• strength

• kindness

• intelligence

How does Hercules change by the end of the myth?

• He is prouder and more boastful than ever.

• He has lost his strength and courage.

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

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

Select the prepositional phrase that BEST fits the sentence

Myths say that Hercules once lived

• among ordinary people.

• Myths say

• Hercules lived

• lived

Select the prepositional phrase that BEST fits the sentence

Zeus watched Hercules

• Zeus

• Zeus watched Hercules

• from Mount Olympus.

• Mount Olympus