Phaethon DAY 1 (Pgh 1-31)

Q1. LAFS.7.RL.1.3 Why does Phaethon lie about his relationship with his father?

• A. He is embarrassed that he has never visited his father.

• B. He is jealous that Epaphus’s father is Zeus.

• C. He is gloating because he won the race.

• D. He is insecure because he doesn’t live on Mt. Olympus.

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Q2 How does the argument between the friends set the plot in motion?

• A. It makes Epaphus doubt Apollo is really Phaethon’s father.

• B. It makes Phaethon determined to find Apollo and drive the sun chariot.

• C. It led Phaethon to make promises that he knows he cannot keep.

• D. It led Epaphus to dare Phaethon to go to his father’s palace and drive the sun chariot.

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Q3. LAFS.7.RL.1.3

What do we know about Phaethon’s character based on his interactions with Epaphus?

• A. He only believes in lying if it makes him look good.

• B. He does not believe in lying or dishonest people.

• C. He cares what others think and want to impress them.

• D. He does not care what others think because he thinks highly of himself.

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Q4. LAFS.7.RL.1.1

In chunk 2, how does Phaethon respond to Epaphus’s taunting?

• A. He boasts about the close relationship he enjoys with his father.

• B. He boasts about being the son of a god and all the privileges he has.

• C. He lies about having a close relationship with his father.

• D. He lies about being the son of a god.

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Q5. LAFS.7.RL.1.2/1.1

Part A: What is Apollo’s attitude towards his son?

• A. Apollo loves Phaethon.

• B. Apollo is proud of Phaethon.

• C. Apollo is indifferent to Phaethon.

• D. Apollo is concerned about Phaethon.

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Part B: Which line of dialogue reveals his attitude?

• A. “Bring him here in comfort” “…and bring him here as befits the son of a god.”

• B. “…and bring him here as befits the son of a god.” “You had better get back to him fore the wolves do.” “I will have to see him before I know whether I care.”

• C. “You had better get back to him fore the wolves do.” “I will have to see him before I know whether I care.”

• D. “I will have to see him before I know whether I care.”

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Q6. LAFS.7.RL.1.3

How does Phaethon’s reaction to seeing Apollo contrast his interactions with Epaphus?

• A. He lies and is bold with Epaphus to impress him.

• B. He lies even though he is impressed by Apollo.

• C. He is shy and in awe of Apollo’s presence.

• D. He is offended by Epaphus, so he lies to belittle him.

• E. He is impressed by Apollo, but he still pressures him to get his way.

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