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

don't make a decision until you need to

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

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

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

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