Superhero Legends Reading Comprehension

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Jason and the Golden Fleece

Jason's father was a king in Ancient Greece. When Jason was a baby, his uncle, Pelias, took the throne and made himself king.

When Jason grew older, he went to King Pelias and demanded the throne back. The king said, "If you want to be king, you must bring me the Golden Fleece."

The Golden Fleece was a magical golden coat from a flying ram. The fleece was kept far away in a land called Colchis. A dragon that never slept guarded it.

Jason asked brave heroes from all over Greece to help him. Together, they built a ship called the Argo and began their dangerous journey.

Jason and his team, called the Argonauts, had many challenges. They met giant monsters, angry gods, and stormy seas.

When they reached Colchis, they met Medea, a princess with magical powers. Medea liked Jason and wanted to help. She gave him a potion to make the dragon sleep. Jason used the potion and the dragon fell asleep. Jason grabbed the Golden Fleece and ran back to the ship.

Jason, Medea, and the Argonauts faced many dangers along the way home. When Jason finally arrived with the Golden Fleece, King Pelias still would not give up the throne. Even though Jason didn’t become king, he was welcomed as a hero. The Golden Fleece became a symbol of his courage and strength.

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Who was King Pelias?
Jason's brother
Jason's father
Jason's uncle
Jason's uncle Why did Jason go to King Pelias?
to ask for money
to claim the throne
to join the army
to claim the throne What was the Golden Fleece?
a golden crown
a golden coat from a flying ram
a ship
a golden coat from a flying ram What was the name of Jason's ship?
Argo
Medea
Colchis
Argo Who helped Jason in Colchis?
A dragon
Medea, a princess
King Pelias
Medea, a princess Medea went back to Greece with Jason and the Argonauts.
True
False
The story doesn't say.
True When Jason returned with the Golden Fleece, King Pelias made him king.
True
False
The story doesn't say.
False How did Jason get past the dragon?
He gave it food.
He killed it.
He used a potion to make it sleep.
He used a potion to make it sleep.

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