Edith Hamilton's Hercules
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English
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9th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In which of these did Theseus outrank Hercules? (Select all that apply.)
Strength
Bravery
Compassion
Intellect
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
2.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What are some example of Hercules getting triggered and losing control of his emotions?
Too hot? Threaten to shoot the sun with an arrow.
Boat rocking too much? Threaten to fight the waters.
Oracle not telling you a prophecy? Steal a tripod and threaten to fight Apollo.
Alien invasion? Grab Loki by the ankles and smack him into the ground like a rag doll.
Too windy? Threaten to fight Aeolus.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How did Zeus "visit" Alcmena and become the father of Zeus (and Iphicles)?
He visited her in the shape of her husband, who was away fighting.
He visited her in the shape of a bull, which carried her off in the sea.
He visited her in the shape of a swan, resulting in her delivering two eggs.
He visited her in the shape of Jim Halpert, who wasn't recognized by Dwight Schrute.
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How did Alcmena and Amphitryon first know Hercules was bound for greatness?
He killed two snakes who attacked him in his crib.
He narfled the Garthok with a golf ball.
He killed his music teacher with a flute.
He killed a great lion and wore his skin.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What happened to Hercules's wife, Megara?
She and their three children were murdered by Hercules.
She sold her soul to Hades, who was trying to kill Hercules.
She was "visited" by Zeus in the form of... what does it matter? Why are we not talking about his predatory behavior?
She was last seen hanging out with Carol Baskin.
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Hercules is so overcome by grief that he plans to kill himself. Who talks him out of it?
Theseus
Amphritryon
Megara
Clarence
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.7
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
To purify his soul, Hercules must complete tasks for his cousin, King Eurystheus. What were they called?
Twelve Labors of Hercules
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
Six of One, Half Dozen of the Other
Ten Commandments
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
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