What does it mean to have an odyssey?

to go on an long adventure or journey

a famous Greek warrior who traveled for 10 years to get home

Could there be a downside to the wish to eat chocolate all day?

Like Midas, you might regret your greed

the Greek god of sky and thunder, ruler of the gods

What does the allusion "a Trojan horse" mean?

a deception or trick to sneak into a secure location

Which story reminds us that you should be careful what you wish for?

King Midas and the golden touch

If you open up a Pandora's box, what does that mean?

you accidentally brought trouble, pain & sorrow

The allusion "Achilles heel" means...

an area of weakness that leads to the downfall of a person

If a character completed a Herculean feat, what would that mean?

He or she did a difficult thing that needed great strength, a mighty try

What kept the Greeks from being able to enter the city of Troy for ten long years?

a large wall built around the city

What is an allusion in literature?

a type of figurative language that often originates from Greek mythology

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Allusions in Greek Mythology

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1
An allusion is a true story.
False
True
2
What does it mean to have an odyssey?
to go on an long adventure or journey
to trick other people
to have an epic surprise
to have a weak spot
3
Who was Odysseus?
a famous Greek warrior who traveled for 10 years to get home
the beautiful wife of Zeus
a very strong man who was half-god and half-mortal
a friend of Hercules who died in battle
4
Could there be a downside to the wish to eat chocolate all day?
like Zeus, you might fly into a rage & throw lightning bolts
Like Midas, you might regret your greed
Like Pandora, you might regret opening a box of candy
like Atlas, you might find holding up chocolate is too heavy
5
Who was Zeus?
the Greek god of sky and thunder, ruler of the gods
a mortal who married a godess
the son of Hercules
author of books like The Cat in the Hat
6
In Pandora's Box, what did Prometheus share with the humans that made Zeus so angry?
gold
wind
fire
water
7
What does the allusion "a Trojan horse" mean?
a deception or trick to sneak into a secure location
the fastest horse in the heavens
a box full of trouble and sorrow, with a little hope
a mighty try
8
Which story reminds us that you should be careful what you wish for?
the Trojan horse full of invaders
King Midas and the golden touch
Atlas who holds up the heavens
the challenges that Odysseus faced on his journeys
9
Achilles' heel was left vulnerable. What does the word vulnerable mean?
ridiculous
hot
broken
defenseless
10
If you open up a Pandora's box, what does that mean?
you got an engagement ring
you unsuspectingly brought food to a party
you accidentally brought trouble, pain & sorrow
you brought happiness into the world
11
The allusion "Achilles heel" means...
a long journey or adventure
a mighty try
an area of weakness that leads to the downfall of a person
a person who is always lucky
12
If a character completed a Herculean feat, what would that mean?
she tricked her enemies
He or she did a difficult thing that needed great strength, a mighty try
she has grown large feet
She did something foolish.
13
What kept the Greeks from being able to enter the city of Troy for ten long years?
a magical force that the gods put into place to protect Troy
a three headed dog guarding the gate
a large wall built around the city
a cyclops
14
What is an allusion in literature?
a story about a Greek god
a trick
any slang expression
a type of figurative language that often originates from Greek mythology
15
Why did Hera want Hercules to complete 12 impossible tasks?
She wanted to make him a hero.
She wanted him to die.
She wanted to prove to Zeus that he was weak.
They were chores she needed him to complete.

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