Reading Comprehension Level 7
Simple Solutions
BIZA
1. How does Pandora's attitude change in this part of the story?
A) She refuses to talk to Epimetheus at first but then makes up with him
B) She does not want to open the box at first but later is determined to open it
C) She wants Hermes to take her away at first but then decides to stay with Epimeineus,
D She regrets what she has done and asks for forgiveness but then does it again.
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2. Choose the best synonym for ench bold word.
consent
refusal
agreement
personage
amid
outside
underneath
amends
punishment remedy
scom
demigod
among
annoyance
individual
bird
RL.78 3. How does Epimetheus' opinion of the box change?
A) He becomes happy that Pandora let the flying creatures out of the box.
B) He is silent at first but then tells Hermes that Pandora opened the box.
C) He forbids opening the box and is angry at first but then offers to help Pandora open
D) both A and B
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4. Pandora realizes she made a foolish mistake and has no good reason to open the box a
second time. Which of these explains why Pandora changes her mind?
RL73
Epimetheus was too much out of humor to answer her.
There was a kind of cheerful witchery in the tone that made it almost impossible 10
refuse anything that the little voice asked.
Pandora's heart had grown lighter at every word that came from the box
"Your wings are colored like the rainbow," exclaimed Pandora, "How beautiful!"
5. What does Hope do immediately? Underline your answer in the text.
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RZI 6. What does Hope promise to do for Pandora and Epimetheus?
A) take revenge on Hermes for giving them the box
B) gather all the winged creatures and put them back in the box
C) cast a spell on the Troubles to make them stop spreading despair
D) stay with them forever to keep the Troubles in check
7. Hope tells Pandoru and Epimetheus, "Never fear! We shall do pretty well in spite of
them." What does this mean?
RLZA
B3