Pandora's Box

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Pandoras Box - Quiz

This quiz is about Pandora. Below there are 6 questions about Pandora. Circle the correct answer below.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Who asked the other gods to help make Pandora?

    • A.

      Prometheus

    • B.

      Zeus

    • C.

      Epimetheus

    Correct Answer
    B. Zeus
    Explanation
    Zeus is the correct answer because according to Greek mythology, Zeus was the king of the gods and had the authority to ask the other gods for assistance. In the myth of Pandora, Zeus ordered Prometheus and Epimetheus to create Pandora as a punishment for humanity. Therefore, it can be inferred that Zeus asked the other gods to help make Pandora.

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  • 2. 

    Who was Pandora's wife?

    • A.

      Epimetheus

    • B.

      Zeus

    • C.

      Prometheus

    Correct Answer
    A. Epimetheus
    Explanation
    Epimetheus was Pandora's husband, according to Greek mythology. After Prometheus stole fire from the gods and gave it to humans, Zeus sought revenge by creating Pandora, the first woman, and sending her as a gift to Epimetheus. Despite Prometheus' warning, Epimetheus accepted Pandora, and she brought with her a jar containing all the evils of the world. When Pandora opened the jar out of curiosity, all the evils were released, leaving only hope inside. Thus, Epimetheus is known as Pandora's husband in Greek mythology.

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  • 3. 

    Zeus warned Pandora and Epimetheus to never do what with the box?

    • A.

      Close it

    • B.

      Open it

    • C.

      Lock it

    Correct Answer
    B. Open it
    Explanation
    Zeus warned Pandora and Epimetheus to never open the box. This cautionary instruction implies that opening the box would lead to undesirable consequences or unleash something harmful.

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  • 4. 

    What did Pandora think was in the box

    • A.

      Candy

    • B.

      Money

    • C.

      Jewels

    Correct Answer
    C. Jewels
    Explanation
    Pandora believed that there were jewels in the box.

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  • 5. 

    What did Pandora do to the box when Epimetheus was gone?

    • A.

      Broke it

    • B.

      Opened it

    • C.

      Close it

    Correct Answer
    B. Opened it
    Explanation
    When Epimetheus was gone, Pandora opened the box.

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  • 6. 

    What  came out of the box?

    • A.

      Great noises

    • B.

      Horrible screaming noise

    • C.

      A laugh

    Correct Answer
    B. Horrible screaming noise
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "horrible screaming noise". This suggests that something unexpected and frightening emerged from the box, causing people to scream in fear or distress. The phrase "horrible screaming noise" implies a sense of terror and chaos, indicating that whatever came out of the box was alarming and unsettling.

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