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Myths And LegendsMyths And Legends

The Interactive ComprehensionThe Interactive Comprehension

By Jasniel RihalBy Jasniel Rihal

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About GameAbout Game

First you will be given a paragraph or two about a First you will be given a paragraph or two about a certain myth or legend to read throughcertain myth or legend to read through

Next, you will have to answer 5 questions about Next, you will have to answer 5 questions about what you have just readwhat you have just read

Remember to count the number of questions you Remember to count the number of questions you get right!get right!

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RulesRules

Do not use the space bar, scroll button or arrow Do not use the space bar, scroll button or arrow keys to switch between slides – click on the keys to switch between slides – click on the hyperlinks provided only!hyperlinks provided only!

Once, you have gone to the Question page – do Once, you have gone to the Question page – do not go back to page with the information on it!not go back to page with the information on it!

First Chapter

Chapter I – St. GeorgeChapter I – St. George

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St. GeorgeSt. George

St. George journeyed for many months, land and sea until he was in Libya, where he met St. George journeyed for many months, land and sea until he was in Libya, where he met a lonely person who said that the land was in distress – a dragon was destroying the a lonely person who said that the land was in distress – a dragon was destroying the land and has been for a long time! The Lonely person said that ‘every day, he land and has been for a long time! The Lonely person said that ‘every day, he demands the death of a beautiful girl – Now, all the girls have been killed – Apart demands the death of a beautiful girl – Now, all the girls have been killed – Apart from the king’s daughter. Unless we can find a knight, she will be killed tomorrow!’ from the king’s daughter. Unless we can find a knight, she will be killed tomorrow!’ After hearing this story, st. George was determined to rescue the princess endanger. After hearing this story, st. George was determined to rescue the princess endanger. He rested in the lonely person’s hut that night and the following morning, set out to He rested in the lonely person’s hut that night and the following morning, set out to find the dragon. When he was near his destination, he saw the princess, princess find the dragon. When he was near his destination, he saw the princess, princess Sabra, being lead by her attendants to the dragon. ST. George Persuaded the Sabra, being lead by her attendants to the dragon. ST. George Persuaded the attendants to take the princess back to the palace. He then entered the valley. As the attendants to take the princess back to the palace. He then entered the valley. As the dragon saw him enter, it rushed from its cave and roared a thunderous roar. The dragon saw him enter, it rushed from its cave and roared a thunderous roar. The Knight wasn’t afraid - he struck the dragon with a spear but the dragon’s scales were Knight wasn’t afraid - he struck the dragon with a spear but the dragon’s scales were to hard and it broke into a thousand pieces. ST. George fell from his horse. He struck to hard and it broke into a thousand pieces. ST. George fell from his horse. He struck the dragon with his sword but the dragon poured poison on him, resulting in his the dragon with his sword but the dragon poured poison on him, resulting in his armour splitting in two. He ran from the dragon - but just a shot distance and then armour splitting in two. He ran from the dragon - but just a shot distance and then lunged at the dragon, piercing it under the wing where there were no scales to lunged at the dragon, piercing it under the wing where there were no scales to protect it. St. George had done it! The Dragon fell dead…protect it. St. George had done it! The Dragon fell dead…

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Every Day the dragon demanded the death Every Day the dragon demanded the death of a...?of a...?

Handsome Young ManHandsome Young Man Beautiful GirlBeautiful Girl

Beautiful PrincessBeautiful Princess Beautiful WomanBeautiful Woman

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What was the Princess’ name?What was the Princess’ name?

SabraSabra EdnaEdna

SusanSusan SarahSarah


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What did St. George strike the dragon with What did St. George strike the dragon with that smashed into a thousand pieces?that smashed into a thousand pieces?

SwordSword ShieldShield

SpearSpear HelmetHelmet


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What did the dragon pour on him?What did the dragon pour on him?

Boiling waterBoiling water PoisonPoison

Molten LavaMolten Lava VenomVenom


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Where did St. George strike the Dragon Where did St. George strike the Dragon before it fell dead?before it fell dead?

The side of the NeckThe side of the Neck The middle of the StomachThe middle of the Stomach

The lower BackThe lower Back Under the WingUnder the Wing


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Chapter II – Heracles (Hercules)Chapter II – Heracles (Hercules)

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HeraclesHeracles

Heracles was the son of the god Zeus and the woman Alcmene. Being the son of a god, Heracles was the son of the god Zeus and the woman Alcmene. Being the son of a god, he was very strong from the day of birth. The goddess Hera was made very angry he was very strong from the day of birth. The goddess Hera was made very angry when she heard of Heracles birth – Zeus was Hera’s husband – she want him to have when she heard of Heracles birth – Zeus was Hera’s husband – she want him to have children with other women. She sent two snakes to strangle Heracles as a baby but children with other women. She sent two snakes to strangle Heracles as a baby but Hercules, being so strong, ended up strangling them! Heracles grew up to be the Hercules, being so strong, ended up strangling them! Heracles grew up to be the strongest man in the world. He married a woman called Megara, who he had two strongest man in the world. He married a woman called Megara, who he had two children with. Even now, Hera was still angry at Heracles and Zeus. Hera sent a children with. Even now, Hera was still angry at Heracles and Zeus. Hera sent a madness on Heracles and he killed his wife and children. When Hera let Heracles madness on Heracles and he killed his wife and children. When Hera let Heracles come to his own senses, he was very disappointed with himself. He also realised that come to his own senses, he was very disappointed with himself. He also realised that he needed to search for a way to make the gods forgive him. He went to Delphi and he needed to search for a way to make the gods forgive him. He went to Delphi and asked Apollo what he needed to do. He said Heracles needed to do 12 difficult jobs asked Apollo what he needed to do. He said Heracles needed to do 12 difficult jobs for Eurystheus, King of Argos. When Heracles completed these 12 labours, Apollo said for Eurystheus, King of Argos. When Heracles completed these 12 labours, Apollo said he was forgiven for the crime he had committed. Not only that, Apollo said that he was forgiven for the crime he had committed. Not only that, Apollo said that Heracles would be a god after death. Heracles married another woman – Deianira but Heracles would be a god after death. Heracles married another woman – Deianira but a half man, half horse (Nessus) kidnapped her. Heracles – being the hero that he was a half man, half horse (Nessus) kidnapped her. Heracles – being the hero that he was – took Deianira back and shot Nessus dead. While Nessus was slowly dieing, he – took Deianira back and shot Nessus dead. While Nessus was slowly dieing, he convinced Deianira that if she smeared Nessus’ blood on Heracles, it would make convinced Deianira that if she smeared Nessus’ blood on Heracles, it would make Heracles love Deianira forever – so she smeared over Heracles cloak. When Heracles Heracles love Deianira forever – so she smeared over Heracles cloak. When Heracles but the cloak on, Nessus’ blood burnt Heracles all over his body. The ‘love potion’ but the cloak on, Nessus’ blood burnt Heracles all over his body. The ‘love potion’ turned out to be poison. The pain was so intense, he killed himself. In his afterlife, he turned out to be poison. The pain was so intense, he killed himself. In his afterlife, he became a god, as Apollo said he would.became a god, as Apollo said he would.

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Who was Zeus’ true Wife?Who was Zeus’ true Wife?

AlcmeneAlcmene HeraHera

MedusaMedusa ApolloApollo


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Who was Heracles first wife and how many Who was Heracles first wife and how many Children did he have with her?Children did he have with her?

Megara and Two ChildrenMegara and Two Children Deianira and Two ChildrenDeianira and Two Children

Hera and Three ChildrenHera and Three Children Alcmene and Three ChildrenAlcmene and Three Children


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How many jobs did Heracles have to do for How many jobs did Heracles have to do for Eurystheus?Eurystheus?

2 jobs2 jobs 10 jobs10 jobs

4 jobs4 jobs 12 jobs12 jobs


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What was Nessus?What was Nessus?

Half man, half wolfHalf man, half wolf Half man, half horseHalf man, half horse

Half man, half snakeHalf man, half snake Half man, half rhinoHalf man, half rhino


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What did Deianira smear over Heracles’ What did Deianira smear over Heracles’ cloak?cloak?

Nessus’ SalivaNessus’ Saliva Deianira’s SalivaDeianira’s Saliva

Deianira’s BloodDeianira’s Blood Nessus’ BloodNessus’ Blood


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Chapter III – ApolloChapter III – Apollo

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ApolloApollo

Apollo was the god of prophecy, music and healing. Like most of the gods, he always Apollo was the god of prophecy, music and healing. Like most of the gods, he always liked to get himself involved with humans. After all, he was the one who killed the liked to get himself involved with humans. After all, he was the one who killed the mighty Achilles. Achilles was a greatly feared warrior in the Trojan war – he was by mighty Achilles. Achilles was a greatly feared warrior in the Trojan war – he was by far the most skilled in fighting. He easily defeated the Trojan captain hector. Achilles far the most skilled in fighting. He easily defeated the Trojan captain hector. Achilles had only one weak spot – his heal. Apollo, helped by Hector’s brother, shot Achilles had only one weak spot – his heal. Apollo, helped by Hector’s brother, shot Achilles dead with a single arrow (In the heel). As the god of music, Apollo was often seen and dead with a single arrow (In the heel). As the god of music, Apollo was often seen and painted playing a lyre. This was a thank you gift to Apollo from Hermes for stealing painted playing a lyre. This was a thank you gift to Apollo from Hermes for stealing cattle for him. Although Apollo invented the lute, he was still very skilled at playing cattle for him. Although Apollo invented the lute, he was still very skilled at playing the lyre. Apollo had won music contests with the lyre; in one case, he had beaten the lyre. Apollo had won music contests with the lyre; in one case, he had beaten Pan, who played the Shepard's pipe, his own invention. At this same contest, King Pan, who played the Shepard's pipe, his own invention. At this same contest, King Midas dared to say he preferred Pan’s music, so Apollo turned his ears into those of a Midas dared to say he preferred Pan’s music, so Apollo turned his ears into those of a donkey’s.donkey’s.

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What was Apollo the god of?What was Apollo the god of?

Prophecy, Love and MusicProphecy, Love and Music Music, Healing and ProphecyMusic, Healing and Prophecy

Healing, Love and MusicHealing, Love and Music War, Prophecy and HealingWar, Prophecy and Healing


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Who killed the Trojan captain Hector?Who killed the Trojan captain Hector?

King MidasKing Midas AchillesAchilles

ApolloApollo Opposition SoldierOpposition Soldier


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Where was Achilles Weak Spot?Where was Achilles Weak Spot?

His HandHis Hand His NeckHis Neck

His HeadHis Head His HeelHis Heel


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What was Apollo most skilled in playing?What was Apollo most skilled in playing?

LyreLyre FluteFlute

LuteLute PipePipe


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What was Pan playing and what did Apollo What was Pan playing and what did Apollo change about King Midas?change about King Midas?

Shepard’s Pipe and King Midas’ Shepard’s Pipe and King Midas’ nosenose

Lute and King Midas’ feetLute and King Midas’ feet

Shepard’s Pipe and King Midas’ earsShepard’s Pipe and King Midas’ ears Lute and King Midas’ hairLute and King Midas’ hair

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If You Got 0If You Got 0

Try reading the comprehension twice!Try reading the comprehension twice!

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