Phaethon

Phaethon

8th Grade

7 Qs

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Phaethon

Phaethon

Assessment

Quiz

English

8th Grade

Practice Problem

Medium

CCSS
RL.4.9, RI. 9-10.9, RL.8.9

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Phaethon's father?

Zeus

Apollo

Hades

Poseidon

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Phaethon want from Apollo?

his temple
to get some gold and jewels
to take his crown
To drive the Golden Chariot

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the Sun God beg Phaethon to change his mind?

He knew that Phaethon would not be strong enough to control the horses.
He did not want Zeus to be upset with him.
He was jealous of Phaethon's youth.
He didn't mind letting Phaethon drive the chariot.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What advice does Phaeton get before he drives the sun?

Make it to the horizon before morning
Go slower than you think you should
Stay to the middle path
None of the above

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How was Phaeton's wild ride stopped?

He fell off the chariot
Cancer (the constellation) grabbed him
He drove into the ocean
Zeus struck him with a thunderbolt

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which event referred to in “Phaethon” most reflects the idea from Greek mythology that mortals should avoid acting like gods?

the son’s fall from the sky
the son’s request to the father
the father’s warning to the son
the father’s dazzling appearance

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence best states a theme of “Phaethon”?

Parents often have a difficult time denying children their wishes.
Children can lose their way when straying into unknown territory.
Young people often desire more responsibility than they can handle.
Young people can make poor decisions unless they are taught properly.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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