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Prometheus Quiz 9/29
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Hello Class!
Here is a quiz about Prometheus (and a little about Percy Jackson).
It is mainly about how you can gather the
THEME
of a section of text!
Remember to READ the directions for each question :)
Good luck! You're going to do great.
Review the Myth of Prometheus (shown below)
Question 1
1.
Write a
summary
of "The Myth of Prometheus"
A summary should:
- Include the title of the myth
- Have 3 or 4 main things that happen
- A theme idea
- Information from the text as to WHY you think that is the theme
Your summary should NOT have opinions or judgements
Question 2
2.
Now it's time for YOUR opinions.
What do YOU think about "The Myth of Prometheus"?
Read the excerpt (bit of text) from Percy Jackson below, and answer the questions.
(There is an audio reading you can listen to below)
Question 3
3.
Which best describes a theme conveyed by the details in these pages?
All humans can be heroes if they are bold and strong.
Bold and strong humans can challenge the Greek gods.
Only Greek gods can challenge Greek gods.
Humans and Greek gods are equal beings.
Question 4
4.
What is Percy told by Chiron that emphasizes the theme?
Heroes have certain privileges.
Hades hates all heroes.
Greek gods can defeat all humans.
Greek gods operate through humans.
PART 3: (Final Part)
You will be given a theme. You need to find evidence in the myth and Percy Jackson to support your ideas.
THEME:
The Greek gods were very powerful and used their power to control their human subjects.
Question 5
5.
Give evidence from “Prometheus” (myth), THEN say how does this evidence convey the theme?
Question 6
6.
Evidence from Percy Jackson (from the pages given above), THEN say how does this evidence convey the theme?
Question 7
7.
What is similar about how the theme is conveyed in the two stories?
What is different?
Provide one similarity and one difference.
