LA6A Damon and Pythias

What genre was our reading of Damon and Pythias?

• epic poem

• drama

• short story

• novella

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For what does Pythias get arrested?

• speaking out against the kings unjust laws

• practicing his religion in public

• falling in love with the daughter of a god

• ripping up banners that supported the ruler he despised

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What does the king decide will by Pythias's punishment for speaking out?

• execution

• life in prison

• banishment

• enslavement

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When Pythias learns he will be put to death, what is his worry?

• He will miss his friend Damon.

• He doesn't know what will happen to his mother and sister.

• He is afraid to cross the River Styxx.

• He has never had a chance to be married.

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How does Damon convince the king to let Pythias travel to say good-bye to his family?

• Damon agrees to take Pythias's place in prison

• Damon gives the king gold coins that the king gets to keep if Pythias doesn't return, introducing the concept of BAIL

• Damon calls on Apollo to intervene on Pythias's behalf

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Why does the king agree to the bargain?

• He is happy and wants to celebrate the friendship of Damon and Pythias.

• He is angry and wants to put Damon to death.

• He is curious and wants to test the men's friendship.

• He is sad and wishes he had a friend like Damon or Pythias.

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What delayed Pythias's return?

• his sister got sick

• his mother convinced him to stay one more day

• he was robbed and tied to a tree

• he got lost along the way

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What does Damon say when the king observes Pythias has not returned, though the day and hour of the execution have come?

• "I have faith in my friend. If he has not returned, I'm certain it is through no fault of his own."

• "I do not doubt my friend. He will return in time."

• "Pythias will keep his promise. If he has not returned, I'm sure it's because he had something more important to do."

• "I know Pythias will return. He is my best friend, and I am certain that he will keep his promise."

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What is the resolution of the story?

• Damon and Pythias both get married and live happily ever after.

• The king is so impressed by their friendship that he pardons Pythias.

• Pythias arrives moments after Damon has died in his place.

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