Characters
Who is the antagonist in the Prometheus myth?
(Hint: He has a problem with Prometheus)
Zeus
Fill in the blanks with the correct vocab. word:
Zeus decided that the people of the earth should be punished for their___________________.
discord
Fill in the Blanks: Now that fire had come to the earth, he was able to ________________metals into weapons and tools.
forge
What came to eat Prometheus's flesh every day?
A vulture
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accost
The artist created an __________________ design with many tiny details and patterns.
intricate
What was Epimetheus's task/job on Earth?
Equipping the creatures of the earth so that they could take care of themselves.
Setting: Where does the conflict take place?
On Earth, the early days of Earth
It would _____________ my little brother when people interrupted him while he was speaking.
vex
Name one way Zeus punished humans for using fire for bad deeds.
Flooding the earth
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1.The smell coming from the garbage was so __________________ that everyone covered their noses.
odious
What is Prometheus?
A titan god
What is the main conflict/problem in the myth?
Prometheus taking fire for the humans, when Zeus did not give him permission.
After months without rain, the farmers worried that their fields had become_________________.
barren
Which event is the climax of the story?
A. Epimetheus gives animals their abilities.
B. Humans learn to use fire.
C. Zeus sends the great flood to punish humanity.
D. Humans begin rebuilding the earth.
C.
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As I walked down the street, a stranger tried to _________________ me by asking aggressive questions.
accost
Why did Prometheus disobey what Zeus said, and give humans the special gift?
He wanted to help humans and thought fire could make their lives better.
Which phrase creates a dark and threatening tone during the flood scene?
A. “flowers came up without the planting of seeds”
B. “the rivers flowed with milk”
C. “pitchy darkness”
D. “looked up toward the sky”
C
The abandoned house stood alone on the hill, looking cold and _________________.
desolate
Who received punishments throughout the story? (There are two answers.)
Prometheus and the humans
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After losing the game, Marcus sat quietly in a ___________________ mood and refused to talk.
sullen
What lesson does Prometheus teach humans through his actions?
Answers may vary....... Sacrifice and perseverance can help others.
Which event best represents the resolution of the story?
A. Humans begin rebuilding the earth and trying to restore peace.
B. Zeus creates the seasons.
C. Prometheus steals fire from the gods.
D. The flood destroys the earth.
A
The dog’s sudden barking created __________________________in the quiet neighborhood.
consternation
What did Zeus intend for Prometheus's punishment to do?
Answers may vary.....He intended to break Prometheus's stubborn spirit.
sullen odious intricate dreadful accost
The movie was so _______________________ that I had trouble sleeping afterward.
dreadful