Gossip and Vanity Quiz

Which detail from the text BEST supports the idea that Echo enjoyed gossip?

• a. "Echo caught one glimpse—that face, those eyes, that hair!—and instantly fell in love."

• b. "If you lived on Mount Olympus and wanted to find out anything about anyone, you would ask Echo."

• c. "Echo wandered aimlessly through the woods."

• d. "Echo continued to distract the powerful goddess with her endless prattle."

Based on the text, which statement BEST explains why Echo approached Hera?

• a. Echo wanted to tell Hera about Zeus's behavior.

• b. Echo wanted to distract Hera so Zeus could escape.

• c. Echo wanted to learn gossip from Hera.

• d. Echo wanted to become friends with Hera.

Which evidence from the text BEST supports the conclusion that Narcissus was admired by many?

• a. "Narcissus, the most beautiful young man ever to grace Mount Olympus."

• b. "Don't tell me you're another one of these foolish girls who think that they love me!"

• c. "When the water became still, the perfectly carved face reappeared."

• d. "Narcissus waited day and night until a god took pity on him."

Which detail from the text supports the idea that Echo's punishment was directly related to her actions?

• She hid herself in a cave and wept endlessly.

• Echo would never be able to speak again, except to repeat the last words that others spoke to her.

• She made it her business to mind everyone else's.

• Echo grabbed her arm and began updating her on the latest gossip.

Which statement BEST describes a central theme of the story?

• The gods punish those who speak too much.

• Beauty is more important than personality.

• Pride and vanity lead to downfall.

• Love conquers all obstacles.

Which summary BEST captures the main events of the story?

• Echo and Narcissus fall in love and are transformed into natural elements.

• Echo is punished for gossiping, falls in love with Narcissus who rejects her, and they both meet tragic ends.

• Zeus escapes from Hera with Echo's help, and Narcissus discovers his reflection in a pool.

• Echo

Which lesson is MOST clearly demonstrated in the story?

• Always tell the truth, even when it's difficult.

• The consequences of deception and excessive self-love can be severe.

• Gods and goddesses should be treated with respect.

• True love requires sacrifice and compromise.

Which detail is LEAST important to include in a summary of the story?

• Echo was cursed by Hera to only repeat others' words.

• Narcissus fell in love with his own reflection.

• Zeus was having a conversation with a nymph.

• Echo and Narcissus were both transformed at the end of the story.

How does Echo's character change throughout the story?

• From talkative gossip to silent victim to disembodied voice

• From shy nymph to confident goddess to powerful spirit

• From Zeus's friend to Hera's companion to Narcissus's wife

• From curious observer to malicious trickster to repentant nymph

Which characteristic BEST describes Narcissus?

• Compassionate and understanding

• Self-absorbed and vain

• Brave and adventurous

• Wise and thoughtful