Question 1

In Pandora's Box, which character would most likely agree with the following statement?  People should be severely punished for breaking a rule.

Accepted Answer

Zeus

Answer

Pandora

Answer

Prometheus

Answer

Epimetheus

Question 2

In Pandora's Box, which sentence best shows that Pandora regretted her decision to open the box?

Accepted Answer

"Pandora slammed the lid closed, but it was too late."

Answer

"Pandora opened the lid to show him it was empty."

Answer

"Pandora's curiosity got the better of her."

Answer

"Before she could slam the lid shut, one tiny bug flew out."

Question 3

In which myth did one of the characters break a rule?

Accepted Answer

Both Icarus - The Rise and Fall AND Pandora's Box

Answer

Icarus - The Rise and Fall

Answer

Neither one

Answer

Pandora's Box

Question 4

Which of the following themes could be applied to BOTH myths?

Accepted Answer

Your choices can have negative consequences.

Answer

You should always be curious!

Answer

Be careful with who you trust.

Answer

Good things come in small packages.

Question 5

Which theme best fits Icarus - the Rise and Fall?

Accepted Answer

Listen to your parents - they have your best interest in mind.

Answer

There is always someone worse of than yourself.

Answer

Sometimes the best things in life aren't free.

Answer

Things are not usually as bad as you think they will be.

Question 6

Which is the best summary of Pandora's Box?

Accepted Answer

Zeus wanted to punish mankind for their use of fire so he created a box with bad things hidden inside.  Pandora opened the box out of curiosity and let all the bad things out into the world.  At the end, she discovered hope was still left in the box.

Answer

Prometheus wanted mankind to have fire so he gave them fire.  This angered Zeus and Zeus chained him to a rock and then sought revenge on Prometheus's brother Epimetheus.

Answer

Epimetheus was lonely and needed a wife so Zeus created a woman named Pandora.  Pandora was beautiful and brought much hope to the world.

Answer

Pandora made a terrible mistake by letting all the miserable things out into the world.  She felt horribly and made it her life's mission to bring hope to all the people she affected.

Question 7

Which summary best summarizes Icarus - The Rise and Fall?

Accepted Answer

Daedalus and Icarus had to get out of Crete so Daedalus made them wings so they could fly.  Daedalus told Icarus to fly straight ahead.  Icarus became too confident and got too close to the sun, fell to the earth and died.

Answer

Daedalus made himself and Icarus wings of wax, string and feathers.  Unfortunately, the wings were poorly constructed and Icarus fell to his death when his wings broke.

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King Minos did not trust Daedalus and banished him from Crete.  He provided wings for Daedalus and Icarus to use to escape.  He was pleased when they left.

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Daedalus built a labyrinth where a minotaur lived.  Following its construction, Daedalus and Icarus left Crete to return home.  On the way, Icarus died.

Question 8

In which myth did a main character's pride assist in his or her downfall?

Accepted Answer

Icarus - the Rise and Fall

Answer

Pandora's Box

Answer

BOTH Icarus - the Rise and Fall AND Pandora's Box

Answer

Neither myth

Question 9

If Pandora was telling her own story, which line might you find in that version?

Accepted Answer

I knew I had made a terrible mistake, one I could never take back.

Answer

Pandora grasped the box tightly, knowing that things would never be the same again.

Answer

Oh well, I can't do anything about it now, might as well get on with my day.

Answer

Praise be to Zeus, the all-loving and powerful god.  His heart abounds with love for his people.

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