What is the setting at the beginning of Phaethon?

• Jerusalem in 1990

• Egypt in 2018

• a cliff near the sea a long time ago

• Cleveland in modern times

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Who is Epaphus?

• a blonde-haired boy

• the supposed son of Zeus

• the brother of Phaethon

• all of the answers

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Why did Epaphus get angry?

• because he lost a race

• because his father is disappointed in him

• because his mother is disappointed in him

• because he lost a toy

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How did Epaphus behave after he lost the race against Phaethon?

• He insisted to race again.

• He cried.

• He boasted about his father.

• He challenged Phaethon to a duel.

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What critical mistake did Phaethon make while he was bragging to Epaphus?

• He lied about his father.

• He lied about seeing his father.

• He lost a race to Epaphus.

• He swore using some vulgar words.

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What did Phaethon intend to do to prove he wasn't lying?

• He wanted to show Epaphus one of his father's sun hawks.

• He intended to introduce Epaphus to Apollo.

• He planned to plunge into the water.

• He vowed to drive Apollo's chariot of the sun.

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What did Apollo immediately recognize about Phaethon?

• his blonde hair

• his sense of pride

• his height

• a resemblance to himself

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How does Apollo accept Phaethon's request to drive the chariot of the sun?

• willingly

• happily

• reluctantly

• humorously

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Why did Phaethon drive the chariot low?

• He couldn't control the steeds.

• He wanted to visit his mother.

• He wanted to show Epaphus and his family what he was doing.

• He wanted to return to Apollo's eastern palace.

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Why did Phaethon drive the chariot up?

• He had lost control of the horses.

• He was setting rooftops, trees, and people's clothes on fire.

• He was satisfied after Epaphus had seen him.

• He wished to fly away to another planet.

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