Vocabulary
What does glared mean?
stared fiercely
What does look before you leap mean?
Think before you act
Who wishes to hurt Hercules?
Hera
What is the MOST important lesson the reader can learn from the myth of Hercules?
Perseverance and resourcefulness can accomplish seemingly impossible task
What is the PREPOSITION in the sentence below?
The children were excited during the field trip.
during
What does the word resourceful mean?
clever at solving problems
Don't bite off more than you can chew
Don't take on too much
Why does Zeus send Hercules to King Eurystheus?
to help Hercules regain his honor
Which quality is MOST important in helping Hercules obtain the golden apples in the Garden of the Hesperides?
cleverness
What is the PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE in the sentence below?
On Saturday, Bettina's family will have a fun picnic.
On Saturday
What does the word coerced mean?
forced someone to do something
Cross that bridge when you come to it
Don't make decisions until you need to
What kind of person is described as Herculean?
strong person
How does Hercules change by the end of the myth?
He promises to use his strength only to help others
What is the PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE in the sentence below?
We hurried back to the classroom.
to the classroom
What does the word unfortunate mean?
unlucky
A stitch in time saves nine
Take care of small problems to prevent big problems
How many tasks does King Eurystheus asks Hercules to perform?
3 tasks
Which of the following is true about the point of view in the two passages?
Both myths are told in third-person point of view.
What is the function of the preposition under in the sentence below?
The puppy was hiding under the blanket.
conveys location
What does the word devised mean?
create a plan
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Don't risk what you have for a chance to get more
What does the illusion like killing the Nemean Lion mean?
Finishing all my chores is like killing the Nemean Lion.
a seemingly impossible task
Which of the following is true about the events in the two passages?
Both Hercules and Zomo are sent on quests that teach them lessons about life
What is the function of the preposition on in the sentence below?
Yesterday, Dan left his keys on the table.
conveys location