The Gift of Fire

Where did the most powerful gods live?

• Under the earth

• In a vast desert

• In the deepest ocean

• On the highest mountain

What was unique about Prometheus among the gods was that he (a)   .

• He was the strongest
• He was the king of the gods
• He had the most thrones
• He liked to plan for the future

What did Prometheus want to give to humans? (a)  

• Wings
• Fire
• Gold
• Water

Why did Zeus refuse to give fire to humans?

• He didn't have enough fire

• He feared they would become too powerful

• He thought it was too dangerous

• He wanted to keep all the fire for the gods

What did Prometheus use to carry the fire?

• A metal box

• A reed

• A glass bottle

• A piece of cloth

Where did Prometheus go to catch some fire?

• To the moon

• To the East, where the sun rises

• To the top of a volcano

• To the bottom of the ocean

What challenges did Prometheus face on his return journey?

• A giant who blocked his path

• A maze of caves

• A group of angry gods

• A stormy sea and fierce beasts

How did humans react to the fire at first?

• They were terrified

• They were indifferent

• They were angry

• They were sad

What did Prometheus teach humans to do with fire?

• To make jewelry

• To write books

• To build ships

• To cook food

What did humans learn to do after receiving fire?

• To become invisible

• To plant seeds and harvest crops

• To breathe underwater

• To fly