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Prometheus Review for Quiz
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key element that is common in most myths is…
the setting is in a futuristic world with modernscientific advances
the story begins with “Once upon a time…”
many of the characters are animals with humancharacteristics
there is a struggle for power between two, oftensupernatural, forces
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Zeus punishes Mankind by forcing them into battles
False
True
3
What did this myth teach the Greeks?
To respect Prometheus for helping Mankind
How fire came into the world
How Zeus would do anything for them
Both BLUE and YELLOW
4
“The wind shrieked like a giant in torment and sometimes like fierce birds.” What type of
figurative language
is this a
No choices apply
Personification
Simile
Metaphor
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What does Mankind do with fire?
Use it to create fireworks
Light torches and raid the home of Zeus
Build villages and cook meat
No choices apply
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A metaphor is a comparison that says one thing IS another
True
False
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“This that I have brought you is called fire. It is an ill-natured little spirit, a little brother of the sun.”
Metaphor and Simile
Personification and Simile
Just a simile
Personification and Metaphor
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A simile is a comparison using "like" or "as"
False
True
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The main reason Zeus does not want Mankind to have fire is...
Zeus doesn't want Mankind to become too warm
Mankind might stop worshipping him
Mankind might destroy themselves
No answer is correct
10
Which of the following is an example of personification?
The birds soared through the crystal sky
The flames of the fire danced on cave walls
He skittered across the floor like a mouse
The warmth of the fire was Heaven
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Which is an example of how the Greek gods are different from humans?
Gods and goddesses never behave poorly.
Gods and goddesses cannot die.
Gods and goddesses cannot fall in love or havekids.
Gods and goddesses cannot interact with humans.
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Who was Prometheus
A Titan who created Mankind
A Titan who was at odds with Zeus regarding Mankind
All choices
A Titan who went against Zeus and helped Man
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Why were myths told in Greek society?
To encourage correct behavior
To warn against poor behavior
All choices
To explain how things were created
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Why were myths were told in Greek culture?
For worship
For entertainment
All choices
For education
15
Prometheus is chained to the mountains for all eternity
True
False
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Mythology and myths can be described as being all of the following EXCEPT
evidence of ancient humans making sense of the world aroundthem
the study of stories
reflections of a culture’s values and beliefs
a collection of lies
