What does the adage cross that bridge when you come to it?

don't make a decision until you need to

Why does Zeus send Hercules to King Eurysthesus?

to help Hercules regain his honor

How does Hercules change by the end of the myth?

He promises to use his strength only for good

What does the adage a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush mean?

don't risk what you have for a chance to get more

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"Hercules' Quest" Study Fun!

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Journeys Reading Series. 4th Grade. Review for Comprehension and Vocabulary test.

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1
The teacher glared at the two students who were talking during the test. Glared means ___
smiled broadly
listened politely
yelled angrily
stared fiercely
2
What does the adage look before you leap mean?
remember what is important
don't listen to criticism
think ahead of acting
don't jump into puddles
3
What does the adage cross that bridge when you come to it?
plan your trip in advance
follow what other people have done before you
don't make a decision until you need to
look for sign posts along the way
4
The firefighter coerced the cat down from the tree. Coerced means ___
pleased
interested
forced
requested
5
The scientist devised a new experiment to test his ideas. Devised means ___
used
created
considered
ruined
6
Which quality is MOST important in helping Hercules obtain the golden apples?
courage
cleverness
kindness
strength
7
What does the phrase like killing the Neman lion mean?
a seemingly impossible task
an enjoyable break in routine
a welcome challenge
a punishment for bad behavior
8
Why does Zeus send Hercules to King Eurysthesus?
to protect Hercules from Hera
to help Hercules regain his honor
to protect Hercules from Atlas
to show he is stronger than Hercules
9
Getting a flat tire on our way to the restaurant was unfortunate. Unfortunate means ___
unlucky
planned
unbelievable
funny
10
What character wishes to harm Hercules?
the mighty god Zeus
the weak King Eurystheus
the jealous goddess Hera
the doomed hero Atlas
11
How does Hercules change by the end of the myth?
He is prouder and more boastful than ever
He loses confidence in his strength and courage
He promises to use his strength only for good
He is determined to get revenge
12
What does the adage a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush mean?
don't risk what you have for a chance to get more
people with big dreams will always go further in life
always take the easy way out of a problem
some things are worth more than others
13
What kind of person is MOST likely to be described as herculean?
a dutiful person
a strong person
a cursed person
an evil person
14
What does the adage don't bite off more than you can chew mean?
eating too quickly will make you sick
don't eat when you are not hungry
don't take on too much
don't think too hard before you decide
15
The resourceful hero figured out how to help his friends. Resourceful means ___
patient during a difficult time
fearless in the face of danger
clever at solving problems
generous with one's resources
16
How many tasks does King Eurysthesus ask Hercules to perform?
four
three
five
two

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