Hermes Myth World (review)

Who is Hermes described as in the text?

• A simple mortal

• A god of thieves and messenger of Zeus

• A legendary hero

• A king of gods

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

Where was Hermes born?

• On Mount Olympus

• In a deep cave

• In a royal palace

• By the sea

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What did Hermes do with the shell of the tortoise he found?

• He returned it to the grass

• He gave it to his mother

• He made a framework and created a lyre

• He used it as a bowl for food

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

What did Hermes do after he constructed the lyre?

• He hid it in the cave

• He sang to it stories of his mother and father

• He destroyed it

• He gave it to Zeus

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What did the baby god of thieves do to conceal his tracks after stealing the cattle?

• He covered his tracks with leaves and branches.

• He used a broom to sweep the sand.

• He walked backwards through the river.

• He made the cattle walk backwards.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What did Hermes promise the old man in the vineyard to keep him silent?

• A share of the cattle.

• Good crops.

• Gold and silver.

• A place among the gods.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Where did Hermes drive the herd of cattle after stealing them?

• To the top of the mountain.

• To a distant meadow by a river.

• To the city market.

• To Apollo's temple.

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

What did Hermes do when he returned to his home after the theft?

• He hid the cattle in his home.

• He went to sleep in his bed.

• He jumped into his cradle and covered himself up.

• He prepared a feast for the other gods.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What did Hermes steal from Apollo?

• A lyre

• A herd of snow-white cattle

• A vineyard

• A staff

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

How did Hermes make the cattle walk to conceal their tracks?

• He made them fly

• He made them walk in a straight line

• He made them walk backwards with their heads turned towards him

• He made them invisible

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9