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 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

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Hercules Quest

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

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

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