The Labors of Hercules

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What was the first labor of Hercules?

  1. Slaying the Nemean Lion

  2. Capturing the Erymanthian Boar

  3. Cleaning the Augean Stables

  4. Retrieving the Golden Fleece


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hercules' first labor was to slay the Nemean Lion, a ferocious beast with an impenetrable hide.

Which labor involved capturing a three-headed dog?

  1. Capturing the Ceryneian Hind

  2. Taming the Mares of Diomedes

  3. Capturing Cerberus

  4. Stealing the Apples of the Hesperides


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hercules' twelfth and final labor was to capture Cerberus, the three-headed dog guarding the gates of the Underworld.

What was the labor where Hercules had to clean a massive stable in a single day?

  1. Slaying the Hydra

  2. Capturing the Golden Hind

  3. Cleaning the Augean Stables

  4. Defeating the Stymphalian Birds


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hercules' fifth labor was to clean the Augean Stables, a task he accomplished by diverting two rivers through the stables.

Which labor involved retrieving a belt from a female warrior?

  1. Capturing the Erymanthian Boar

  2. Stealing the Golden Fleece

  3. Retrieving the Belt of Hippolyta

  4. Defeating the Nemean Lion


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hercules' ninth labor was to retrieve the Belt of Hippolyta, the queen of the Amazons.

What was the labor where Hercules had to bring back the cattle of a giant?

  1. Taming the Mares of Diomedes

  2. Capturing the Golden Hind

  3. Retrieving the Cattle of Geryon

  4. Defeating the Hydra


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hercules' tenth labor was to retrieve the cattle of Geryon, a three-bodied giant.

Which labor involved fetching golden apples from a garden guarded by nymphs?

  1. Stealing the Apples of the Hesperides

  2. Capturing the Erymanthian Boar

  3. Taming the Mares of Diomedes

  4. Defeating the Stymphalian Birds


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hercules' eleventh labor was to steal the golden apples from the garden of the Hesperides, guarded by a hundred-headed dragon.

What was the labor where Hercules had to slay a multi-headed serpent?

  1. Slaying the Hydra

  2. Capturing the Golden Hind

  3. Cleaning the Augean Stables

  4. Defeating the Nemean Lion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hercules' second labor was to slay the Hydra, a multi-headed serpent that grew two heads for every one that was cut off.

Which labor involved capturing a golden hind with golden antlers and feet?

  1. Capturing the Erymanthian Boar

  2. Capturing the Golden Hind

  3. Cleaning the Augean Stables

  4. Defeating the Stymphalian Birds


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hercules' third labor was to capture the Golden Hind, a sacred deer with golden antlers and feet.

What was the labor where Hercules had to tame wild horses that breathed fire?

  1. Taming the Mares of Diomedes

  2. Capturing the Golden Hind

  3. Cleaning the Augean Stables

  4. Defeating the Nemean Lion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hercules' eighth labor was to tame the Mares of Diomedes, wild horses that breathed fire.

Which labor involved defeating giant birds with metal feathers?

  1. Slaying the Hydra

  2. Capturing the Golden Hind

  3. Cleaning the Augean Stables

  4. Defeating the Stymphalian Birds


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hercules' sixth labor was to defeat the Stymphalian Birds, giant birds with metal feathers that could pierce armor.

What was the labor where Hercules had to bring back the three-headed dog Cerberus from the Underworld?

  1. Capturing Cerberus

  2. Capturing the Golden Hind

  3. Cleaning the Augean Stables

  4. Defeating the Nemean Lion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hercules' twelfth and final labor was to capture Cerberus, the three-headed dog guarding the gates of the Underworld.

Which labor involved retrieving the golden fleece from a winged ram?

  1. Stealing the Golden Fleece

  2. Capturing the Golden Hind

  3. Cleaning the Augean Stables

  4. Defeating the Nemean Lion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hercules' fourth labor was to steal the Golden Fleece from a winged ram.

What was the labor where Hercules had to bring back the Erymanthian Boar alive?

  1. Capturing the Erymanthian Boar

  2. Capturing the Golden Hind

  3. Cleaning the Augean Stables

  4. Defeating the Nemean Lion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hercules' fourth labor was to capture the Erymanthian Boar alive.

Which labor involved defeating a giant with six arms and six legs?

  1. Slaying the Hydra

  2. Capturing the Golden Hind

  3. Cleaning the Augean Stables

  4. Defeating Geryon


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hercules' tenth labor was to defeat Geryon, a giant with six arms and six legs.

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