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The Oracle and the Impious
Worksheet · Grades 3–5
Comprehension Questions
- What did the man have inside his fist?
- What does the story say about the way the man believed in the gods?
- What did he plan to do if the god said the bird was dead?
- What did he plan to do if the god said the bird was alive?
- How can you tell the man was afraid when he heard Apollo's voice?
Vocabulary
Match each word with its meaning. Write the letter next to the word.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1. temple | A. not proud, and not thinking you are better than others |
| 2. shrine | B. a building where people worship a god |
| 3. humble | C. further away than |
| 4. squeeze | D. tricks or plans made to catch someone |
| 5. traps | E. to press something hard with your hand |
| 6. beyond | F. a holy place where people go to speak to a god |
Writing Task
Write what the man says to Apollo after the voice has spoken. Does he own up to his trick? Start like this: "Great Apollo, I came here to ..."
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