Narcissus and Echo Literary Quiz

What role did Echo play in Zeus's plan to avoid Hera?

• She was supposed to distract Hera by talking to her.

• She was supposed to hide Zeus from Hera.

• She was supposed to lead Hera away from Zeus.

• She was supposed to transform into Zeus.

What was the consequence of Hera's curse on Echo?

• Echo could only speak in whispers.

• Echo could only repeat the last words spoken to her.

• Echo lost her ability to hear.

• Echo could only speak in riddles.

Why did Narcissus fall in love with his own reflection?

• He was cursed by Nemesis.

• He was enchanted by a nymph.

• He was under a spell cast by Zeus.

• He was tricked by Hera.

Describe the relationship between Zeus and the mountain nymphs.

• Zeus was indifferent to the nymphs.

• Zeus was fond of spending time with the nymphs.

• Zeus was afraid of the nymphs.

• Zeus was hostile towards the nymphs.

What does the story of Echo and Narcissus suggest about the nature of unrequited love (loving someone who does not love you back) ?

• It is always reciprocated in the end.

• It can lead to loneliness and despair.

• It is a sign of weakness.

• It is a temporary feeling.

What flower is named after Narcissus, and what does it symbolize in the story?

• Rose, symbolizing love.

• Daffodil, symbolizing self-love and vanity (too much pride in one's looks).

• Lily, symbolizing purity (not being ruined by something bad).

• Tulip, symbolizing beauty.

Which quote below is evidence of how Echo felt after being rejected by Narcissus?

• "Scorned, embarrassed, and completely alone, Echo’s body soon wasted away and died." (Ovid 3)

• "Startled, alarmed, and quite a bit grossed out, Narcissus ran away from her" (Ovid 3)

• "He was so beautiful that most anyone who saw him fell in love but Narcissus never loved anyone so much as he loved himself" (Ovid 2)

• "He fell immediately and deeply in love with the young man on the surface of the pool—himself." (Ovid 3)

What is the theme of Narcissus and Echo by Ovid? Think: What did you learn from their deaths?

• Self-obsession leads to happiness. Love with an open heart.

• Self-obsession can lead to one's downfall. Don't love people who don't love you back.

• Self-obsession is a sign of strength. Love is the greatest power of all.

• Self-obsession is harmless. You can get through anything as long as you have love.

Which quote below is evidence that Echo's one key character trait is talkativeness?

• "Zeus knew Echo to be a talented chatterbox who could talk the ears off of a fox. He knew that if anyone could delay Hera, Echo could." (Ovid 1)

• "At first Hera was patient, as she loved all women, but she soon began to suspect Echo’s real purpose and became angry." (Ovid 2)

• Echo was so embarrassed that she fled to the mountain caves where she lived miserable and alone for the rest of her life. (Ovid 2)

• "Echo spied Narcissus and immediately fell in love, but the poor nymph had no way to let him know unless he spoke to her first" (Ovid 2)

Explain why Narcissus was unable to love anyone else.

• He was only interested in himself and then he was cursed to only love himself.

• He was too busy with his hunting.

• He was afraid of commitment.

• He was too shy to express his feelings.