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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which of the following sentences from the article shows that Hercules' adventures were popular?
His next labor was of a more delicate kind.
The most difficult labor of all was getting the golden apples of the Hesperides, for Hercules did not know where to find them.
A celebrated exploit of Hercules was his victory over Antaeus.
Hercules himself forded the river, but gave Dejanira to Nessus to be carried across.
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which of the following aspects of the article is NOT thoroughly discussed?
why Dejanira doused his robe in the centaur's blood
why he is despised by Juno
the story behind his rescue of Theseus
the events that led to him to carry the heavens for Atlas
- 3. Multiple Choice
According to the article, each of the following contributed to Hercules' reputation as a hero EXCEPT:
his battle with the Nemean lion
his outsmarting of Antaeus
his rescuing of Dejanira
his service to Queen Omphale
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which sentence BEST summarizes how the gods were affected by Hercules' good deeds?
Hercules' good deeds caused them to be dismayed by his demise, and allowed him to be brought into the heavens.
Hercules' good deeds were seen as part of a life well-lived, and they celebrated his death in the heavens.
Hercules' deeds were seen as a sentence served for crimes against a goddess, and they cheered at his death.
Hercules' good deeds were seen as a punishment for his bad behavior, and the gods were reluctant to allow him into heaven
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