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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which words best describe Hercules? Choose the best TWO answers.
clever
disorganized
gentle
persevering
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which sentence best describes the relationship between Hercules and Hera?
Hera did not like Hercules because her husband Zeus loved Hercules more than her.
Hera did not like Hercules because he became more famous than Hera.
Hera did not like Hercules because Hercules served as a reminder that Zeus was unfaithful.
Hera did not like Hercules because he was a mortal and she was a goddess.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which choice best explains why Hercules completed his twelve labors?
Hercules completed his twelve labors because he wanted to become a god.
Hercules completed his twelve labors as a way to recover after killing his family.
Hercules completed his twelve labors as a way to gain revenge on Hera.
Hercules completed his twelve labors to impress his father Zeus.
- 4. Multiple Choice
What does this sentence show about Hercules?
Hercules worried that maybe he had bit off more than he could chew by accepting his mission.
Hercules has been bit by one of the bird's sharp beaks.
Hercules nearly drown in a lake, and he drank a large amount of water.
Hercules was hoping to eat the birds that were terrorizing the village.
Hercules was worried that this mission may be too diffiucult.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which statements about King Eurytheus are probably true? Choose the TWO best answers.
King Eurytheus was grateful that Hercules killed so many monsters and kept the villagers safe.
King Eurytheus was hoping that Hercules would be killed on his missions.
King Eurytheus worked with Hera to send Hercules into dangerous places.
King Eurytheus named a constellation after Hercules to honor his good deeds.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which sentence uses the word wound in the same way it is used in the passage?
The nurse placed a bandage on the wound.
She wound the yarn around the doll.
The snake was wound around the tree branch.
The students were wound up before the field trip.
- 7. Multiple Choice
Why did the author include this statement in the text?
Hercules tried to get close to the birds, but they ambushed him and he nearly drowned in the lake!
to show readers that Hercules can only handle one beast at a time.
to inform readers that even Hercules has weaknesses.
to tell readers that Hercules was very strong, but had trouble swimming with his bow and arrow.
to remind readers that Hera was trying to kill Hercules.
- 8. Multiple Choice
What is the overall theme of this text?
Greed is a person's biggest downfall.
Family can be both a blessing and a curse.
Traditions are made to be broken.
Perseverance is the key to success.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which summary best matches this story?
Hera and Hercules were enemies. Hera spent many years trying to harm Hercules.
Hercules became a hero in ancient Greece after completing twelve extraordinary tasks.
The ancient Greeks told many amazing stories about gods and goddesses.
Hercules became a god after completing twelve tasks. He is now a constellation in the night sky.
- 10. Multiple Choice
What can readers learn about the people of ancient Greece by reading this story?
The ancient Greeks loved stories filled with action, monsters, and heroes.
The ancient Greeks respected the gods and goddesses of Mt. Olympus.
The ancient Greeks believed that strength was more important than wisdom.
The ancient Greeks knew that they story of Hercules would be told for generations.
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