Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths

Multiple Choice and Long Answer questions create ideal opportunities for whole-book review, unit exam, or summative assessments.

Multiple Choice

1. Taken as a whole, what is one lesson the stories in this book teach about the world?

A) The wisdom of the gods is unassailable, and they always know what is best for their human subjects.

B) Interactions with the gods’ power can lead to both positive and negative outcomes for human beings.

C) Ignoring the wishes of the lesser gods is just as dangerous as ignoring the will of the most powerful gods.

D) Gods, like human beings, are subject to natural laws that even they cannot escape.

2. Based on his Introduction and the manner in which he tells these stories, which statement is one that Evslin seems likely to agree with?

A) It is likely that the original purpose of these stories has been destroyed by the changes they have undergone over time.

B) There is little hope that modern audiences will be entertained by these very old stories, but reading them is still educational.

C) Although today’s reader is not likely to believe in Ancient Greek gods, the modern reader can still live by Ancient Greek values.

D) These very old myths have changed with subsequent retellings, and today they should be told in a way that resonates with modern audiences.