Hercules Adventures Review Sheet
CKLA Grade 2 • Knowledge 4 • Lesson 8
Other Adventures of Hercules
Review Sheet
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Apollo's Guidance & King Eurystheus
1. Why did Hercules travel to the temple at Delphi to see Apollo?
A. He wanted to challenge Apollo to an arm-wrestling contest.
B. He wanted Apollo's guidance on how to master his temper and work away his guilt.
C. He wanted to buy a golden bow and arrows for hunting.
2. What guidance did Apollo give to Hercules?
Complete the sentence below:
Apollo told Hercules: "Go to King Eurystheus and ____________________________________."
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The Labors of Hercules
Labor 1: The Nemean Lion
Arrows bounced right off the lion because its hide was magical. How did Hercules finally cut and remove the lion's skin to wear as protective armor?
The Golden Apples & Atlas
Atlas tried to trick Hercules into holding the sky forever! How did Hercules use his brain to trick Atlas into taking the heavy sky back?
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Myth Facts Check
Statement T / F
A labor is another word for a difficult job or task. Hercules had twelve labors to complete.
T F
Zeus punished Atlas by making him hold up the entire sky so it wouldn't fall on Earth.
T F
Hercules only used his big muscles to solve problems; he never had to use his brain or think cleverly.
T F
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Vocabulary Spotlight • Tier 2 Word Work
Word Power: Guidance
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guidance
Definition: Helpful advice or direction given to someone to help them solve a problem or make a wise choice.
"Hercules asked for Apollo's guidance, and the answer came back: 'Go to King Eurystheus and do as he commands.'"
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Guidance Helpers
Who are people in your life that you can turn to for guidance when you need help or advice? Circle three trustworthy guides below:
A Caring Teacher
A Parent or Guardian
A Total Stranger
A School Counselor / Doctor
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My Guidance Story
Think of a time you asked for or received guidance. Who gave you advice, and how did it help you? Write 1 or 2 complete sentences. Use the word guidance!
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Core Vocabulary Match
Match each vocabulary word from Lesson 8 to its correct meaning by writing the letter on the line:
1. accurate (adjective)
2. reputation (noun)
3. trample (verb)
4. immeasurable (adjective)
A. To stomp on or crush something under your feet.
B. True, correct, factual, and without mistakes.
C. So large or heavy that it is impossible to measure.
D. The general opinion that other people have of someone.
Mythology Sayings: If someone says you have a "herculean task" ahead of you, it means you have a very difficult and challenging job to do!
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