Hercules—Pt. 2
Name: _________________________
Date: __________________________
Directions: Use your mythology book to answer the following questions
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1. Hercules stays with whom on his way to get the man-eating mares of Diomedes (one of the 12 labors)?
2. What has happened in Admetus’ house that Hercules has no knowledge of?
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3. Why was Apollo staying at Admetus and Alcestis’ house?
4. What favor is Apollo going to do for Admetus?
5. Admetus approaches whom first when looking for someone to take his place?
6. Do they accept the offer? Why or why not?
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7. Who finally helps Admetus and takes his offer?
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8. When Hercules arrives at Admetus’ house, does Admetus tell Hercules what has happened?
9. What specific instructions does Admetus give his servants?
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10. How does Hercules behave?
11. What is the servants’ reaction?
12. What does Hercules finally find out?
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13. What does Hercules decide to do to “fix” the situation?
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14. Does Admetus seem happy to see Alcestis? _____ Explain his reaction: