Vocabulary
What is the meaning of glared?
Ms. LoCicero glared at the two students who were talking in the hallway.
Stared fiercely
What is the meaning of the adage: Look before you leap?
Think ahead of acting.
Don't listen to criticism.
Don't jump into puddles.
Remember what is important.
Think ahead of acting
Which character wishes to harm Hercules?
The jealous goddess Hera
What kind of person is MOST likely to be described as herculean?
A strong person
What is the PREPOSITION in the sentence?
Mrs. Broussard and her daughter were excited during the concert.
What is the meaning of resourceful?
Mrs. Calderon was resourceful when she figured out how to help her students.
Clever at solving problems.
What is the meaning of the adage: Don't bite off more than you can chew?
Don't take on too much.
Don't eat when you're not hungry.
Eating too quickly will make you sick.
Don't think too hard before you decide.
Don't take on too much.
Why does Zeus send Hercules to King Eurysthesus?
What does the allusion like killing the Nemean lion mean in the sentence: Finishing all my chores in time was like killing the Nemean lion.
a seemingly impossible task
What is the PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE in the sentence?
On Saturday, Jennifer sang Karaoke.
On Saturday
What is the meaning of coerced?
The firefighter coerced the pets out of the burning building.
Forced
What is the meaning of the adage: Cross that bridge when you come to it.
Plan your trip in advance.
Look for signposts along the way.
Don't make a decision until you need to.
Follow what other people have done before you.
Don't make a decision until you need to.
How many tasks does King Eurystheus ask Hercules to perform?
Three
What is the MOST important lesson the reader can learn from the myth of Hercules?
People with great strength are likely to be boastful and untrustworthy.
Love and confidence will solve most problems you encounter in life.
Courage and ambition are the qualities you most need to succeed in life.
Perserverance and resourcefulness can accomplish seemingly impossible tasks.
Perserverance and resourcefulness can accomplish seemingly impossible tasks.
What is the function of the preposition for in the sentence?
Mrs. Whiting taught spelling for an hour.
Conveys time.
What is the meaning of unfortunate?
It was unfortunate that the student tripped over the basketball at recess.
Unlucky
What is the meaning of the proverb: A stitch in time saves nine.
Helping others is the best way to make friends.
Take care of your belongings, or you'll be ashamed.
Learn basic skills before you attempt a major project.
Take care of small problems now to prevent big problems later.
Take care of small problems now to prevent big problems later.
Which quality is MOST important in helping Hercules obtain the golden apples in the Garden of the Hesperides?
Cleverness
What is true about the point of view in the two passages, "Hercules' Quest" and "Zomo's Friends"?
Which PREPOSTION conveys DIRECTION and completes the following sentence?
Tuffy and Bowser chased Tiffany _____________ the stairs.
for, in, of, or up?
UP
What is the meaning of devised?
Mrs. Nolte devised a fun and exciting lesson plan for her students.
What is the meaning of the proverb: A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
Some things are worth two in the bush.
Always take the easy way out of a problem.
Don't risk what you have for a chance to get more.
People with big dreams will always go further in life.
Don't risk what you have for a chance to get more.
How does Hercules change by the end of the myth?
He promises to use his strength only to help others.
What is true about the events in the passages "Hercules' Quest" and "Zomo's Friends"?
Both Hercules and Zomo are sent on quests that teach them lessons about life.
Which PREPOSITION provides ADDITIONAL DETAILS and completes the following sentence?
The 4th grade teachers' video ____________ "All I want for Christmas" won first place.
Around, during, of, or over.
OF