Quiz on Hercules and Atlas

What was Hercules known for?

• His incredible power

• His incredible strength

• His willingness to help others

• His incredible courage

How did Atlas get Hercules to take on the burden of holding up the sky?

• He told him he needed a rest.

• Hercules wanted the Golden Apples for the king and Atlast told him he was the only one allowed in the garden so he would have to hold up the sky for him to go get them.

• Atlas said he had been holding up the sky for centuries and it was Hercules’ turn.

• Atlas tricked Hercules into holding up the sky.

How did Atlas feel when Hercules took over holding up the sky?

• He felt a great relief and leaped and danced over his new freedom.

• He felt weary and tired.

• He felt like Hercules was not doing a good job holding the sky.

• He was disappointed that Hercules could do the job so well.

How would you describe the character of Atlas?

• He was worn out with holding up the sky and ready to pass the job on to Hercules.

• He felt like he was better at doing the job than Hercules.

• He was strong and mighty.

• He greatly disliked Hercules and wanted to punish him.

How would you describe the character of Hercules?

• He was a mighty warrior.

• He was happy to help give Atlast a break.

• He was very strong, impatient and a trickster.

• He was strong enough to hold up the sky for centuries.

According to the passage, what is the meaning of the word, “burdensome?”

• Something that is easy to do.

• Something that is hard and weighs heavily on you.

• Something that is light to carry.

• Something that lingers on.

How did Hercules trick Atlas?

• He told him to hold the apples.

• He asked him to deliver the golden apples to the king.

• He told him he should go back to the garden and get some more apples.

• He asked him to hold up the sky for 5 minutes while he made himself a cushion.

How did Atlas react after Hercules tricked him?

• He was happy to have his job back.

• He was relieved of a great burden.

• He was furious at Hercules and yelled for him to come back.

• He hoped he never saw Hercules again.