Phaethon

What was the palace of the Sun made of?

• Gold and silver

• Gold and ivory

• Silver and ivory

• Gold and bronze

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What time of day was it always in the palace of the Sun?

• Morning

• Afternoon

• Evening

• Noon

What did Phaethon have to do frequently as he approached the palace?

• Stop and rest

• Pause and clear his dazzled eyes

• Drink water

• Look back

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What did the Sun (Helios) take off to allow the lad to look at him without distress?

• His crown of burning light

• His robe of gold

• His shield of fire

• His ring of power

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What did Phaethon choose to do after hearing his father's words?

• To take his father's place for a day

• To leave the palace

• To stay with his father forever

• To become a god

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What did Helios use to guide the steeds during his ride?

• A whip

• A chariot

• A crown

• A shield

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What did Phaethon feel when he saw the Sun riding through the heavens?

• Fear

• Awe and excitement

• Anger

• Sadness

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What does Helios say no mortal can do?

• Drive his chariot

• Climb the mountain

• Swim the sea

• Fly to the sun

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which creatures does Helios mention will try to harm Phaethon?

• The Bull, the Lion, the Scorpion, the great Crab

• The Eagle, the Wolf, the Bear, the great Snake

• The Tiger, the Panther, the Dragon, the great Shark

• The Horse, the Dog, the Cat, the great Fish

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What does Helios offer the boy to choose from?

• All the goods the rich world holds

• All the treasures of the sea

• All the stars in the sky

• All the lands of the earth

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9