Heracles

When did Heracles perform his first brave deed?

• When he was a young boy, at school

• When he was a teenager, watching sheep

• When he was an adult and completed 12 labors

• When he was a baby, in his crib

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What was predicted about Heracles future?

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• He would be stronger and braver than other men.

• He would be a great warrior and fight many battles.

• He would die young, but as a hero.

• He would perform 12 great labors.

• He would live on Mount Olympus with the gods.

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Heracles had an important dream when he was a young man. What did he learn in this dream?

• That it may be tempting to take the easy road, but it doesn't pay off.

• That women are confusing and you should make your own choices.

• If something seems easy and good, it always is.

• Always pick the easy option, hard work is never rewarded.

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What are the twelve labors?

• 12 years of school and a lot of studying and tests

• 12 dangerous tasks that required strength, bravery, and effort

• 12 people he had to meet and help

• 12 enemies he had to defeat in 12 different battles

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Eventually the predictions came true and Heracles was able to do what?

• Become a wealthy and powerful king

• Defeat all his enemies

• Live on Mount Olympus with the gods

• Find true love

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Heracles is often called another name- which is it?

• Henry

• Hades

• Hetzel

• Hercules

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What do you think the phrase "Herculean strength" refers to?

• Someone who works hard

• Someone who is very strong

• Someone who is weak

• Someone who is easily tricked

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Heracles had a famous father, who was it?

• Odysseus

• Achilles

• King Midas

• Zeus

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