Myths -- 15 QuestionsOnline version Answer questions about the genre of myths and the two stories "Echo and Narcissus" and "Prometheus and the First Man." by Joy Zuidmulder 1 What genre of fiction do myths fall under? a biography b folktale c mystery d realistic fiction 2 Which character was a thief? a Echo b Narcissus c Epimetheus d Prometheus 3 Why did Hera punish Echo? a because Echo was in love with Narcissus. b because Echo said something disrespectful c because Echo was beautiful and Hera was jealous d because Echo talked too much 4 What was Narcissus' character flaw? a pride b didn't listen c evilness d laziness 5 What was the "special gift" Prometheus gave to man? a wisdom b feathers c fire d strength 6 Which character was a nymph? a Hera b Echo c Narcissus d Prometheus 7 Who helped Prometheus? a Goddess - Athena b Goddess - Hera c God - Apollo d God - Zeus 8 Which character's story has a setting by the water? a Echo b Narcissus c Prometheus d Zeus 9 What could Man do with fire? a Warm home b Make weapons and tools c Cook food d All of the above 10 What was Prometheus' reaction to his punishment? a He never complained b He felt he deserved the punishment c He was pleased with what he did d All of the above 11 Where would you find a narcissus flower? a in the mountains b in a cave c by the water d close to the sun 12 How was Prometheus punished for stealing from the gods? a He could only repeat what others said. b He was chained to a rock and a vulture tore at his liver c He drowned never to be seen again. d His guilty conscious caused him to confess. 13 What lesson do we learn from Echo's story? a It is important to talk less and listen more. b Pride can make you do foolish things. c Nature is the most powerful force. d Stealing is wrong, even if done for the right reasons. 14 What lesson do we learn from Prometheus' story? a It is important to talk less and listen more. b Pride can make you do foolish things. c Nature is the most powerful force. d Stealing is wrong, even if done for the right reasons. 15 What lesson do we learn from Narcissus' story? a It is important to talk less and listen more. b Pride can make you do foolish things. c Nature is the most powerful force. d Stealing is wrong, even if done for the right reasons.
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