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

Why does Zeus send Hercules to King Eurysthesus?

to help Hercules regain his honor

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

don't make a decision until you need to

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

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