Key Elements of Mythology

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PART A
As used in paragraph 1, what does the word quarreling suggest about Hephaestus' parents?

They wanted to get rid of Hephaestus.

They argued a lot.

They loved each other very much.

They wanted only the best for their son Hephaestus.

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PART B
Which detail from the passage best supports the answer to PART?

"Often he tried to soothe her temper with gentle words."

"...he seized his son by the legs and flung him out of Olympus."

"Zeus forgave him and Hephaestus return to Olympus..."

"Hephaestus...was the son of Zeus and Hera."

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1 point

PART A
Which statement expresses a theme in the myth of Hephaestus?

Be grateful for what you already have.

Good things happen to good people.

Greed never leads to happiness.

You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated.

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PART B
Which statement from the passage best supports the answer to PART A?

"Zeus forgave him and Hephaestus returned to Olympus, but ever after, he walked like a flickering flame."

"...but his weak legs could not support him for long. He built for himself two robots of gold and silver to help him about."

"Thetis...found him all broken and bruised. She bound his wounds and nursed him back to health."

"...Hephaestus made the twelve golden thrones of the gods and their marvelous weapons, chariots, and jewels."

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PART A
In paragraph 2, what does the simile "like a flickering flame" suggest?

Falling from the sky so fast set Hephaestus' legs on fire.

Using fire made Hephaestus so nervous he fluttered around like a flame.

Working in the volcanoes made Hephaestus' skin burn like fire.

After falling form the sky, Hephaestus' walking was like a spasm or jerk.

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1 point

PART B
Which of the following details from the passage best supports the answer to PART A?

"For a whole day, Hephaestus hurtled through the air."

"He also had forges inside volcanoes on earth."

"His body was big and strong and his hands were wonderfully skilled, but his weak legs could not support him for long."

"His helpers were...Cyclopes. They worked his bellows and swung his heavy hammers."

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1 point

PART A
As used in the description of "A Quest or Completion of a Task" element, what does "kingdom of the dead" suggest?

The phrase refers to "Hades," a place for the dead.

The phrase refers to a place for the dead gods.

The phrase refers to the king of this kingdom who is dead.

The phrase refers to a place where the walking dead go.

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1 point

PART B
Which of the following details from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?

"Neither gods nor humans seem able to escape fate, despite many attempts to do so."

"...or the Underworld, which is hidden under the Earth and is the kingdom of the dead."

"...human characters who travel between worlds to complete a task."

"...many myths begin with a prophecy."

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1 point

PART A
Why does the author include lines 4 through 5 of "The Key Elements of Mythology?"

to detect the elements of a myth

to describe the themes of a myth

to tell all the themes that can be found in myths

to connect the elements of a myth to the theme of a myth

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1 point

PART B
Which detail from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?

"Myths are stories that explain the world and humans' experiences."

"Mythological stories and characters reflect a culture's past and traditions..."

"The universal appeal of myths is, in part, a result of elements that are typical or common across most myths."

"These elements help to develop and communicate the theme of a myth."