501 Critical Reading Questions

a.
is disrespectful of authority.
b.
is the mythological creator of humans.
c.
has many admirable characteristics.
d.
should not have been so fond of humans.
e.
is a fascinating character because of his complexity.
143.
The author’s primary purpose in this passage is to
a.
demonstrate the vengeful nature of Zeus.
b.
show how much Prometheus cared for humans.
c.
create in readers an interest in mythology.
d.
relate the story of Prometheus.
e.
prove that Prometheus, not Zeus, was the creator of man.
144.
Based on this passage, it can be inferred that Zeus disliked humans
because
a.
Prometheus spent too much time with them.
b.
Prometheus cared for humans more than he did for Zeus.
c.
humans could not be trusted.