Hercules's Eleventh Task Trivia Quiz
Hercules is a Roman hero and god who were assigned 12 labors as a punishment for killing his family. If you know about this Greek mythology, take the quiz; gauge your knowledge and all the best.
- 1.Another title for this selection could be
- A.
Words from Greek Myths
- B.
The Twelve Labors of Hercules
- C.
The Secrets of Atlas
- D.
The Quest for the Golden Apples
- 2.How would you best describe Hercules?
- A.
Hercules was a cheerful and kind-hearted fellow
- B.
Hercules was rich and famous.
- C.
Hercules was strong, brave and adventurous.
- D.
Hercules was clumsy and blundering.
- 3.It was related, “. . . he was fortunate enough to come upon three beautiful singing maidens.” As used in the myth, what is the closest meaning of fortunate
- A.
Casual
- B.
Unlucky
- C.
Lucky
- D.
Underprivileged
- 4.How did Hercules address the singing maidens?
- A.
All powerful goddess, can you tell me where the Garden of Hesperides is?”
- B.
You whose beauty is matched only by that of a sunset, can you tell me where the Garden of Hesperides is?”
- C.
“My daughters, can you tell me where the Garden of Hesperides is?”
- D.
D. “As the morning star vanishes with the start of day, can you tell me where the Garden of Hesperides is?”
- 5.Because Hercules addressed the maidens in a flattering way, what effect did it have?
- A.
They turned to him and frowned.
- B.
They immediately gave him the apples.
- C.
They were willing to help Hercules.
- D.
They helped him by leading the way to the garden.
- 6.What did the ancient Greeks believe about the sky above?
- A.
They believed that Atlas held the sky on his back
- B.
They believed the sky separated heaven and earth
- C.
Both a and b
- D.
None of the above
- 7.What trick did Atlas play on Hercules?
- A.
Atlas had Hercules take the burden of holding up the sky while he went to get the golden apples.
- B.
Atlas had Hercules capture the sun from Zeus who had stolen it and left the world in darkness.
- C.
Atlas spied on Hercules from the sky and told all his secrets.
- D.
Atlas left Hercules a strange gift, which was a giant wooden
- 8.Why did Atlas agree to go get the apples from the Garden of Hesperides?
- A.
Atlas thought he could get Hercules to help him search for the missing apples.
- B.
Atlas thought he could get Hercules to free him from his imprisonment in a cave.
- C.
Atlas thought he could transfer to Hercules the burden of holding up the sky forever.
- D.
Atlas thought he could transfer to Hercules the burden of caring for the world.
- 9.What trick did Hercules play on Atlas?
- A.
He tricked Atlas into taking back the burden of the sky by asking Atlas to hold the sky for a moment while he picked an apple.
- B.
He tricked Atlas into taking back the burden of the sky by asking Atlas to hold the sky for a moment while he got into a more comfortable position
- C.
He tricked Atlas into taking back the burden of the sky by asking Atlas to help him lift the sky a little higher.
- D.
He tricked Atlas into taking back the burden of the sky by asking Atlas to hold the sky for a moment while he got a shoulder cushion.
- 10.What lesson might be learned from Hercules’s encounter with Atlas?
- A.
One who engages in trickery may be tricked in return
- B.
Do not let your curiosity control your actions
- C.
Always learn from your mistakes
- D.
One should honor their family
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