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Mercury and the Woodchopper

Worksheet · Grades 9+

Comprehension Questions

  1. What did the woodchopper ask Mercury to retrieve for him?
  2. Describe how Mercury responded to the woodchopper's request.
  3. What was the outcome of Mercury's actions when he dove into the pool?
  4. What lesson or moral can be inferred from the story?
  5. How might the woodchopper have felt about the situation by the end of the story?

Vocabulary Exercise

Match the words in Column A with their definitions in Column B.

Column AColumn B
1. DeityA. To request something earnestly
2. PoolB. A divine being or god
3. SalivatedC. A body of water, typically smaller than a lake
4. BesoughtD. To produce a liquid that indicates pleasure

Writing/Reflection Task

Reflect on the moral of the story. What do you think the author is trying to convey? Write your thoughts below.

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