Characters Challenges
What challenge did Leto face during her journey?
a) She forgot where she was going.
b) No one wanted to talk to her.
c) No land would let her rest and give birth.
d) She didn’t want to stop traveling.
c) No land would let her rest and give birth.
What does Leto’s long journey show about her character?
a) She gave up quickly.
b) She wanted to be alone.
c) She was strong and determined.
d) She was quiet and shy.
c) She was strong and determined.
What does “wandered” mean in this sentence: “She wandered from place to place”?
a) Traveled without a plan
b) Flew quickly
c) Sat in one spot
d) Waited quietly
a) Traveled without a plan
What happened first in Prometheus’s story?
a) Zeus gave humans fire.
b) Prometheus watched the humans suffer.
c) Humans built homes.
d) Prometheus was punished.
b) Prometheus watched the humans suffer. ✅
Which detail shows Prometheus helped people?
a) “He climbed the mountain.”
b) “He looked at the stars.”
c) “He sat quietly.”
d) “He gave them fire and taught them how to use it.”
d) “He gave them fire and taught them how to use it.” ✅
Which quote from the text best describes Prometheus as helpful?
a) "He ignored the cries of the humans and turned away."
b) "Prometheus waited for Zeus’s permission before helping anyone."
c) "Prometheus brought fire to the humans and taught them how to use it."
d) "He climbed back to Olympus and stayed away from Earth."
c) "Prometheus brought fire to the humans and taught them how to use it." ✅
Which quote best shows a challenge Prometheus faced?
a) “Prometheus looked down from the mountain.”
b) “He pitied the humans and wanted to help them.”
c) “He knew Zeus had forbidden giving fire to man.”
d) “The humans built houses and tools.”
c) “He knew Zeus had forbidden giving fire to man.”
What does Prometheus’s action of giving fire show about him?
a) He liked to break rules.
b) He cared about helping others.
c) He wanted revenge.
d) He didn’t listen to anyone.
b) He cared about helping others. ✅
What does the word “sacred” most likely mean in this sentence: “Delos became a sacred place”?
a) Holy or respected
b) Abandoned
c) Small
d) Stormy
a) Holy or respected ✅
What happened after Leto arrived at Delos?
a) She left right away.
b) She argued with Neptune.
c) She gave birth to Apollo and Artemis.
d) She built a palace.
c) She gave birth to Apollo and Artemis. ✅
What sentence shows Leto was desperate to find rest?
a) “She walked in the sun.”
b) “She begged the land to let her stay.”
c) “She ran away from the gods.”
d) “She wanted to sleep.”
b) “She begged the land to let her stay.” ✅
Which quote from the text best describes Leto’s determination during her journey?
a) "Leto sat down and cried, unsure of what to do next."
b) "Even though every land turned her away, she continued to search for a safe place to give birth."
c) "She begged the gods to stop punishing her."
d) "Leto gave up and returned to Olympus."
b) "Even though every land turned her away, she continued to search for a safe place to give birth."
Why was Leto treated unfairly during her journey?
a) Because she was too tired to continue.
b) Because Juno had warned all lands not to welcome her.
c) Because she took something that wasn't hers.
d) Because she refused to rest.
b) Because Juno had warned all lands not to welcome her.
Which action best shows Prometheus is thoughtful?
a) He walks to the edge of the earth.
b) He watches the humans and feels sorry for them.
c) He waits for Zeus to offer help.
d) He keeps fire for himself.
b) He watches the humans and feels sorry for them. ✅
What does “pitied” mean in this sentence: “Prometheus pitied the humans”?
a) Watched
b) Felt sorry for
c) Laughed at
d) Ignored
b) Felt sorry for ✅
What did Prometheus do after he saw people freezing in the cold?
a) He told them to build homes.
b) He gave them food.
c) He took fire from the gods and gave it to humans.
d) He warned them about Zeus.
c) He took fire from the gods and gave it to humans. ✅
Which sentence best supports the idea that Prometheus acted against Zeus’s wishes?
a) “He gave humans fire and taught them to use it.”
b) “He looked kindly at the humans.”
c) “They warmed themselves by the flames.”
d) “Prometheus knew Zeus would be angry but gave fire anyway.”
d) “Prometheus knew Zeus would be angry but gave fire anyway.” ✅
Which quote from the text supports the idea that Leto is hopeful?
a) "Leto feared that her children would never be born."
b) "She stopped at every island, hoping one would offer her shelter."
c) "The gods watched from afar, offering no help."
d) "Leto wept as she wandered endlessly."
b) "She stopped at every island, hoping one would offer her shelter."
What difficulty did humans face before Prometheus helped them?
a) They had no food.
b) They had no land.
c) They had too much fire.
d) They were cold and had no fire.
d) They were cold and had no fire.
What does Leto’s persistence to find a place to give birth tell you about her?
a) She gives up easily.
b) She only wants comfort.
c) She is determined and hopeful.
d) She expects others to help her.
c) She is determined and hopeful. ✅
What does the word “forbidden” mean in this sentence: “Zeus had forbidden the giving of fire to man”?
a) Allowed
b) Promised
c) Not permitted
d) Expected
c) Not permitted ✅
What event helped Leto finally give birth?
a) The sun rose.
b) Juno changed her mind.
c) Neptune made Delos stay still for her.
d) Prometheus gave her fire.
c) Neptune made Delos stay still for her. ✅
What sentence from the text explains why Delos was the only place Leto could stop?
a) “It floated in the sea.”
b) “It was the most beautiful island.”
c) “No land touched by sunlight would let her rest.”
d) “It had a soft, sandy beach.”
c) “No land touched by sunlight would let her rest.” ✅
How do the characters of Prometheus and Leto both show courage?
a) They both ignore others.
b) They both listen to Zeus.
c) They take risks to reach their goals despite danger or rejection.
d) They follow all rules.
c) They take risks to reach their goals despite danger or rejection. ✅
How did Zeus create a challenge for Prometheus?
a) By hiding the fire from humans.
b) By forbidding any god from helping mankind.
c) By taking Prometheus’s power.
d) By making humans leave the land.
b) By forbidding any god from helping mankind. ✅
How does Prometheus’s decision show he is brave?
a) He didn’t talk to Zeus.
b) He left fire where it was.
c) He gave fire to humans even though he could be punished.
d) He asked other gods to help him.
c) He gave fire to humans even though he could be punished. ✅
What does the word “trembled” mean in this sentence: “The island trembled and shook”?
a) Shook with fear or movement
b) Stood still
c) Grew bigger
d) Turned cold
a) Shook with fear or movement ✅
What event shows that Leto finally received support from the gods?
a) She built a temple on her own.
b) Neptune helped her find a steady resting place.
c) Juno forgave her.
d) Apollo brought her food.
b) Neptune helped her find a steady resting place. ✅
Which sentence from the story shows Leto’s joy at Delos?
a) “She left the island quickly.”
b) “She promised the island would be blessed forever.”
c) “She forgot her journey.”
d) “She turned back to find another home.”
b) “She promised the island would be blessed forever.” ✅
Which quote from the text shows how Prometheus is wise?
a) "Prometheus carefully planned how to help the humans."
b) "He acted without thinking and caused trouble."
c) "Prometheus ignored the advice of the gods."
d) "He stayed silent and watched everything happen."
a) "Prometheus carefully planned how to help the humans." ✅