1. According to Greek mythology, who made the first mortal creatures?
a. Prometheus b. Epimetheus c. Zeus d. Hephaestus
2. Who distributed the animal’s qualities for them to survive?
a. Prometheus b. Epimetheus c. Zeus d. Hephaestus
3. Why does Prometheus steal fire for the humans?
a. Because humans needed fire to survive. c.Because there is no gift left for humans.
b. Because humans are special to Prometheus. d.All of the above
4. Where does Prometheus have to go to steal the fire?
a. North in Scythia b. Earth c. Mt. Olympus d. None of the above
5. Why did Zeus punish Prometheus?
a. For disobeying and deceiving him
b. For giving the fire to the humans
c. For creating the living creatures
d. For helping his brother distribute the gifts to animals
6. In the Greek Myth, “Pandora’s Box”, why was Pandora made?
a. Epimetheus wanted a wife
b. Zeus sent her as a curse to men
c. Prometheus asked for a woman to accompany men
d. Zeus wanted to bestow upon men the gift of companionship
7. What motivated Pandora to open the box?
a. Obligation b. Love c. Curiosity d. All of the above
8. What was locked inside the box after Pandora let out the plagues?
a. Desire b. Greed c. Hope d. Hunger
9. “…Zeus instructed his cunning son, Hermes, to give the girl an inquisitive and deceitful nature.” What
does the word inquisitive mean?
a. Lovable b. Curious c. Joyful d. Appreciative
10. What does Zeus’ punishment for man symbolizes?
a. This punishment symbolizes the dangers humans encounter when they upset the natural
order of things. Humans are ultimately flawed, and Pandora’s box represents the results and
consequences humans must suffer when the natural order of things are disrupted.
b. This punishment symbolizes the curiosity humans encounter when they are too weak to think
or do things for themselves. Humans are ultimately flawed and cannot think for themselves
and know how to survive with others in the world.
c. This punishment symbolizes the dangers humans encounter when they are too weak to think
for themselves. Humans are ultimately flawed and cannot defend themselves against others
in the world or beasts.
d. All of the above