Understanding Mythology in Black Ships Before Troy
Question 1 • CR Language Arts 1 (Semester 2) Summer 2026
Read this excerpt from “The Myth of Hercules.”Hercules was the son of the great god Zeus and a human woman named Alcmene. The goddess Hera did not like Alcmene and vowed to destroy Hercules when he was born. Hera sent two snakes to kill the baby as he lay in his crib, but Hercules was strong and strangled the snakes with his tiny hands before they could bite him with their sharp fangs.
Answer
A
prove that he does not have heroic traits.
B
seek revenge against the goddess Hera.
C
make peace with the goddess Hera.
D
show strength when facing obstacles.
Explanation
Even as a baby, Hercules faces a serious danger when Hera sends snakes to kill him. He overcomes the threat by strangling them before they can bite him, showing strength when facing obstacles. The best choice is “show strength when facing obstacles.”
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