Greek Unit

Prometheus:

Which lines from the story BEST convey Prometheus’s belief that man should have

fire? Choose THREE answers.

• “He eats his meat raw.” (4)

• “If you mean something by this, enlighten me with your wisdom.” (4)

• “Man does not have fire, true, nor the crafts which fire teaches.” (5)

• “Happy as beasts are happy.” (6)

• "Would not fire, and the graces he can put on with fire, make him more

  interesting?” (8)

Prometheus:

Part 1: How would Zeus describe man’s life without knowledge of fire?

• Man is happier without knowledge of fire.

• Man is limited without knowledge of fire.

• Man is like a wild animal without knowledge of fire

• Man has more pride without knowledge of fire

Prometheus:

Imagine that this myth will be given a new title. Which choice BEST describes a theme of the story?

• Zeus and Prometheus Disagree About Man

• Without Fire, Man Would Be a Beast-like Creature

• Fire Should Belong to the Gods Alone

• The Gift of Knowledge Comes With a Price

The Cyclops:

Reread paragraph 32:

“So said the Cyclops, and I handed him another bowlful of the sparkling wine. Three times I filled it for him; and three times the fool drained the bowl to the dregs. At last, when the wine had fuddled his wits, I addressed him with soothing words.”

What does the word “fool” reveal about Odysseus’s attitude toward the Cyclops?

• Odysseus believes the Cyclops has no

  self-control.

• Odysseus believes the Cyclops has a very

  short memory.

• Odysseus believes the Cyclops will fall

  asleep soon.

• Odysseus believes the Cyclops will be

  easy to trick.

The Cyclops:

Part 1: Which of the following BEST describes what Odysseus expected to happen after he gave the Cyclops a false name?

• The Cyclops would try to fight Odysseus and his

  men, but he would be too drunk to do any harm.

• The Cyclops would ask his father, the god

  Poseidon, to help him get revenge.

• The Cyclops would call out for help, but he would

  not get help because of the lie Odysseus told

  about his name.

• The Cyclops would let his animals escape

  so that it would be easier to hunt Odysseus

  inside his cave.

The Cyclops:

Part 1: How would Odysseus describe the Cyclops?

• Vicious and clever

• Vicious and overly confident

• Generous and clever

• Generous and foolish

The Cyclops:

Which of the following BEST describes a theme of the passage?

• Which of the following BEST describes a theme of

  the passage?

• Physical strength is no match against cleverness.

• Man’s excessive pride can get him into trouble.

• It is important to listen when someone warns

  of danger.

Prometheus:

Which lines from the story BEST convey Prometheus’s belief that man should have

fire? Choose THREE answers.

• “He eats his meat raw.” (4)

• “If you mean something by this, enlighten me with your wisdom.” (4)

• “Man does not have fire, true, nor the crafts which fire teaches.” (5)

• “Happy as beasts are happy.” (6)

• "Would not fire, and the graces he can put on with fire, make him more

  interesting?” (8)

Prometheus:

Part 1: How would Zeus describe man’s life without knowledge of fire?

• Man is happier without knowledge of fire.

• Man is limited without knowledge of fire.

• Man is like a wild animal without knowledge of fire

• Man has more pride without knowledge of fire

Prometheus:

Part 2: Which quote from the story BEST supports the correct answer to Part 1?

(How would Zeus describe man’s life without knowledge of fire?)

• “What you call ignorance is innocence.” (3)

• “Man does not have fire, true, nor the crafts which fire teaches.” (5)

• “An aptitude for admiring our power, being puzzled by our riddles and

  amazed by our caprice. That is why he was made.” (7)

• “He will grow big and poisoned with pride and fancy himself a god, and

  before we know it, we shall see him storming Olympus.” (9)