Bloomability
providing entertainment; causing laughter
amusing
held and used; displayed
wielded
Why does Hera punish Echo?
Echo’s nonstop talking kept Hera from finding Zeus.
an accident
mishap
gave; assigned
allotted
deserted and in a state of emptiness
desolate
not supporting either side in a conflict
neutral
Which god is considered king of the underworld and has a three-headed dog?
Hades
a visual representation; a gift given to express emotion
token
to perceive or recognize
discern
reluctant; unwilling
loath
What of Abuelita’s religious practices do we see?
She prays, not only to Jesus, but all the gods.
to persist or demand forcefully
insisted
portrayed or showed; described
depicted
What was Echo’s punishment?
She could only repeat someone else’s words and would always have the last word.
worthy of honor and respect; self-worth
dignity
TRUE or FALSE:
Using inner dialogue, the author of “Where Love Is, God Is” reveals the character of Martin the shoemaker.
TRUE
held in great respect; admired
esteemed
to stand over someone in a threatening way
loom
Which Greek god overthrew his father, Cronus, and became the most powerful Olympian?
Zeus
showing despair; emphasizing the extreme degree of something
desperately
ugly
hideous
ceremonially grant a holy office by smearing/pouring oil upon
anointed
What is the Minotaur?
Half bull, half man pet of King Minos
TRUE or FALSE:
In Bloomability, the author reveals Dinnie’s traits through her responses to others and her thoughts about herself.
TRUE
called or requested earnestly for
invoked
What is Narcissus’s punishment?
He looks in an enchanted pool and falls in love with his reflection. He is so in love with himself that he does not eat or drink and soon dies.
serious danger
peril
the use of words that appeal to the senses to create a mental picture
Imagery
moves in an energetic, noisy, or hurried manner
bustles
lower in rank, status, or quality
inferior
creative, non-literal use of words
figurative language
looked down on
scorned
horrifying; horribly unpleasant
gruesome
left as security for payment of a money loan
pawned
What is the cat Huitlacoche, named after?
A food made of corn fungus
headmaster
principles outlining the difference between right and wrong
morality
How does Narcissus suffer for his cruelty to Echo and other women?
He falls in love with his own reflection, then withers away and dies.
a feeling of deep and thoughtful sadness
melancholy
What Bible account causes Martin to think about the Lord coming to visit him?
the story of Jesus eating supper with a Pharisee and a woman anointing Jesus’ feet
to react angrily or defensively
bristle
is certain to happen; unavoidable
inevitably
Which Greek god is considered the god of the sea?
Poseidon
acting/speaking like someone/something is beneath you
haughtily
showing courage or determination
valiant
to ask someone to do something earnestly and anxiously
entreat
How is the end of the myth tragic?
King Aegeus falls into the sea when he sees the black sails on the returning ship because he thinks Theseus is dead
the struggle between two opposing forces in a story
conflict
forcibly pulled or took from someone's grasp
wrested
How does Narcissus respond to Echo when she repeats his words?
He is impatient and shrinks away from her, vowing she will never have power over him.
deceitful or sly
cunning
What is the theme of “Where Love Is, God Is”?
We serve God by serving others.
to cause disease, typically one caused by fungi
blight
someone who travels and has no permanent home
nomad
How does “Winning Mount Olympus” say the Greek gods and goddesses are like human beings?
They fight, lie, yell, weep, and need food and drink
will produce no useful result; pointless
futile
shaking or quivering slightly
tremulous
in a generous, kind, and welcoming manner
hospitably
In “The Minotaur” what is the problem that King Aegeus and his kingdom face every year?
They must send 14 young people to Crete to be devoured by the Minotaur
the temporary delay or prevention of something happening
suspension
owed a great deal of respect; honored
venerable
Why does Aphrodite punish Narcissus?
A young woman prays to Aphrodite to punish Narcissus for hurting her friends. She asks Aphrodite to make him love himself so much that he dies because of that love
showing anger and annoyance at something seeming unfair
indignant
What does Martin encourage the old apple woman to do?
forgive the boy who has tried to steal an apple from her basket
to satisfy, or make an unpleasant feeling less intense
assuage
moved along slowly, trailing behind
straggled
How is the messenger god, Hermes, usually depicted?
with wings on his shoes
a feeling of intense joy
rapture
things created skillfully for a specific purpose
contrivances
feeling of tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia
sentimental
How does Ariadne help Theseus?
She releases Theseus from the dungeon and gives him a silken thread to unravel as he goes through the labyrinth so he can find his way out again.