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Prometheus stayed and suffered for many
burning summers and long, cold winters.
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Sometimes he grew faint-hearted and
wished to be free. Then he looked down and

saw how fire was helping the people and
how happy they were, and he grew strong
again.
After many years, a Greek hero who was

sailing over the mountain in a golden cup
saw Prometheus. It was Hercules. He shot
the bird with a golden arrow, unbound the
chains and set the wise Prometheus free.

Flora J. Cooke (adapted)

Comprehension

A. Complete the following sentences.

1. The giants grew angry with _____________________.

2. Zeus lived upon _____________________.

3. _____________________ and _____________________ were the only
creatures left on earth.
4. _____________________ made the clay people breathe.

5. Zephyrs showed the people how to _____________________.

6. _____________________ was the most precious thing Zeus had.

7. Zeus punished Prometheus for _____________________.

8. _____________________ set Prometheus free.

B. Read the sentences from the story and answer the following ques ons.

1. Instantly, it fell over into the sea.

a. What fell into the sea?

b. What was it built for?
c. Who warned the Titans against building it?

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