Name:
Myths and Legends
L.O. Reading comprehension
AA
Apollo and the Chimera
Read the given text carefully with your teacher, then answer the questions using
joined cursive writing in full sentences.
1. What was Apollo’s main job before he found the Chimera?
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2. a) What verb describes how Apollo was feeling when he found out that Athena was
gone?
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2. b) Can you think of another word meaning the same feeling?
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3. Describe the way the Chimera killed the heroic men who travelled to kill it.
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4. Three gifts were given to Apollo by Zeus. What were they and how would they help
him?
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5. Zeus told Apollo how to kill the Chimera. Identify the part of the sentence that told
him how to kill it.
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6. In what way did Apollo confuse the Chimera as he fought it?
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7. Describe how the Chimera died.
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8. Pretend you are Athena in the tower. Turn over and describe what you hear and feel.
Name:
Myths and Legends
L.O. Reading comprehension
A
Apollo and the Chimera
Read the given text carefully with your teacher, then answer the questions using
joined cursive writing in full sentences.
3. What was Apollo’s main job before he found the Chimera?
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4. What verb describes how Apollo was feeling when he found out that Athena was
gone?
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5. Describe the way the Chimera killed the heroic men who travelled to kill it.
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6. What three gifts did Zeus give Apollo to help in his quest?
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5. Zeus told Apollo how to kill the Chimera. Copy the part of the sentence that told him
how to kill it.
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9. Why did Apollo not stand still as he fought the Chimera?
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10. Which of the three gifts helped free Athena and what was special about it?
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11. How do you think Athena was feeling when she was in the tower? Why was this?
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Name:
Myths and Legends
L.O. Reading comprehension
BA
Apollo and the Chimera
Read the given text carefully with your teacher, then answer the questions using
joined cursive writing in full sentences if you can.
7. What was Apollo’s main job before he found the Chimera?
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8. What building was the Chimera guarding from everybody?
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9. The body of the Chimera was an elephant; is this true or false? Can you explain your
answer?
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10. How many Gods lived on Mount Olympus?
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5. Zeus told Apollo how to kill the Chimera. Copy the part of the sentence that told him
how to kill it.
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12. What weapon could Apollo use to keep the Chimera’s flames off him?
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13. What sounds were the serpents making when Apollo entered the cave?
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14. How do you think Athena was feeling when she was in the tower? Why was this?
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