Allusions in Language and Greek Mythology

Who is being referred to in the sentence: "Timmy was a real Achilles on the football field, always leading his team to victory"?

• Hercules

• Achilles

• Zeus

• Apollo

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Why might someone be compared to Achilles?

• For being very wise

• For being very strong and brave

• For being very fast

• For being very kind

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Who is being referred to in the sentence: "After the science project, Jake felt like he had unlocked the Pandora’s Box of problems"?

• Medusa

• Pandora

• Athena

• Hera

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Which Greek hero is known for great strength and is often used in allusions?

• Achilles

• Hercules

• Odysseus

• Perseus

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What does the phrase "Pandora’s Box" symbolize?

• A box of treasures

• A source of endless problems

• A magical gift

• A secret hideout

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Who is known as the goddess of love and beauty?

• Medusa

• Pandora

• Aphrodite

• Hercules

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Why is John compared to Medusa in the sentence about standing frozen?

• Because he was very strong

• Because he was very charming

• Because he made people feel welcome

• Because he made people freeze like stone

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Why is Mia compared to Hercules in the sentence about carrying boxes?

• Because she was very charming

• Because she was very strong

• Because she was very brave

• Because she was very beautiful

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What is the main task in the "Match the Mythological Character to the Allusion" section?

• Write an essay

• Draw a line connecting characters to descriptions

• Answer true or false questions

• Fill in the blanks

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Who is being referred to in the sentence about having a Hercules-like strength?

• Medusa

• Pandora

• Hercules

• Mia

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