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Quiz: "Baucis & Philemon" (Bissegar)

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By relating the stories we read to things that happen in our own lives, we can better understand the characters, setting, and conflict. Give one example of a "TEXT-TO-SELF CONNECTION" you can make with the story "Baucis and Philemon." How does this help you visualize or understand the story better?

The gods are impressed by all of the following EXCEPT...
the way that Baucis and Philemon share their very best with strangers
that Baucis and Philemon are still husband and wife
that Baucis and Philemon make such unselfish requests
Zeus and Hermes are refused hospitality by...
the rich
the poor
the rich and the poor
Baucis and Philemon can BEST be descirbed as...
selfish people who help only if they will be rewarded
unselfish people who are good to others and to each other
people who will not help strangers even when offered a reward
Baucis and Philemon can't serve the goose to the guests because...
Philemon can't catch it
Philemon really wants to save the goose for a holiday
Baucis is worried that the goose may be sick
How does Philemon discover that the strangers are actually gods?
The empty bowl is suddenly filled with wine.
The gods tell them who they are.
Their humble food is magically changed into delicacies.
What makes the gestures of Baucis and Philemon all the more appreciated by the gods?
They are rich and gladly share their riches
They are poor, yet they share what theyhave willingly.
They ask the gods what they would like and honor their every wish.
What request does Philemon make of the gods?
That the gods should grant them eternal life
That they be granted many children
That he and Baucis should die together and not be left alone
After the gods leave, Baucis and Philemon...
immediately die
live many more years
become young again
Baucis and philemon show all of the following qualiteis EXCEPT...
humor
respect
kindness
What did the gods do to unite Baucis and Philemon after death?
They made them into gods who would live together forever.
They buried them in the same place.
They turned them into trees whose branches intertwined.
The themes and lessons revealed by characters and their actions in this myth should applty to...
only the ancient Greek world
mostley elderly people
everyone universally
Which of the following is NOT a theme from "Baucis and Philemon"?
Elderly people can afford to be more generous.
You don't need to be wealthy to be generous.
It is important to be kind to strangers.
Which theme is conveyed through Philemon's action of chasing a goose to try and cook it for dinner?
The importance of treating guests well.
The importance of raising one's own food.
The importance of serving meat at meals.
All of the following are requests from Philemon that convey the idea that there is more to life than material possessions EXCEPT...
the request to perish in the same hour as his beloved wife
the request that his cottage be turned into a temple
the request that the old couple always has enough food
Which piece of evidence from the text BEST shows this theme: People should be kind and generous, even with people they don't know well.
"The two had little to offer... Nevertheless they were prompt to invite the strangers in and to set their best before them."
"He knew the two strangers must be gods, and he and Baucis were awed and afraid."
"'We have lived together here for many years, happy even thouh the times have been hard.'"
Which piece of evidence from the text BEST shows this theme: You don't need to be wealthy to find happiess.
"The two had little to offer... Nevertheless they were prompt to invite the strangers in and to set their best before them."
"He knew the two strangers must be gods, and he and Baucis were awed and afraid."
"'We have lived together here for many years, happy even thouh the times have been hard.'"
Authors use symbolism, imagery, and characters' thoughts, words, and actions to help convey themes. Which of these is the BEST example of IMAGERY from this story?
"'We have lived together here for many years, happy even though times are hard.'"
"Baucis set out her best delicacies on the table. These were ripe olives, sour cherries pickled in wine, fresh onions and radishes, cream cheese, and the eggs baked in the ashes of the fire."
""If, therefore, you will do something for us, turn this cottage into a temple where the gods may always be served...'"