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The Story of Prometheus - Classic Literature - Questions for Tests and Worksheets

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Grade 7 The Story of Prometheus
Prometheus brought mankind the gift of fire they...
  1. burned themselves and did not want fire
  2. ran away because they were afraid of Zeus
  3. bound Prometheus and took him to Zeus
  4. hid from Prometheus in caves
Grade 7 The Story of Prometheus
Zeus was very angry with Prometheus and ordered him chained to the side of a mountain for all eternity. Prometheus was rescued...
  1. when the ravens came and saved him
  2. when Heracles came and released him
  3. the sun melted the chains
  4. mankind came with fire and burned the chains and rescued him
Grade 7 The Story of Prometheus
Zeus would not give man fire because he was afraid mankind would...
  1. burn themselves and others
  2. give it to the Druids
  3. become like the gods
  4. reject it
Grade 7 The Story of Prometheus
Despite what Zeus said, Prometheus decided he would...
  1. take over Mount Olympus
  2. give mankind water
  3. give mankind food
  4. give mankind fire
Grade 7 The Story of Prometheus
Prometheus wanted to help mankind because he saw they were...
  1. living in caves and shivering
  2. in prison and chained up
  3. tormented by Hades
  4. none of the above
Grade 7 The Story of Prometheus
Prometheus showed mankind the advantages of having fire. They were grateful for his gift and used it to warm themselves and cook food. This activity lead to...
  1. Zeus discovering mankind had fire
  2. Prometheus convincing Zeus that this was a good idea
  3. Mankind over throwing the gods
  4. Mankind being struck by a bolt of lightening
Grade 7 The Story of Prometheus
Man was the most miserable of the creatures because...
  1. they were in caves
  2. they only had nectar to drink
  3. they did not have fire
  4. they were in chains
Grade 7 The Story of Prometheus
Prometheus begged                 to give mankind fire.
  1. Zeus
  2. Hercules
  3. Mercury
  4. The Titans
Grade 7 The Story of Prometheus
What is the THEME of the story of Prometheus?