Why did Epaphus get angry?

because his father is disappointed in him

because his mother is disappointed in him

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

He challenged Phaethon to a duel.

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

He lied about seeing his father.

He swore using some vulgar words.

Why did Phaethon drive the chariot low?

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

He couldn't control the steeds.

He wanted to return to Apollo's eastern palace.

Why did Phaethon drive the chariot up?

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

He had lost control of the horses.

He was satisfied after Epaphus had seen him.

He wished to fly away to another planet.

What natural phenomena are explained by the myth of Phaethon?

the sun, daytime, and nighttime

What are the author's purposes for writing Phaethon?

to warn of the dangers of excessive pride and to obey their parents

to warn people about chariots and setting trees on firer

to warn of the dangers of wrath and lightning bolts

What could Phaethon NOT bear to tell Epaphus?

He never had visited his father.

He cannot make the sky grow black.

He drives a chariot beside his father.

Which statement from the text BEST reveals Apollo's feelings about his son?

"I will have to see him before I know if I care."

"You had better get back to him before the wolves do."

"Round up some of your companions and bring him here as befits the son of a god."

Which sentence BEST describes the climax of the story?

When Phaethon drove the sun chariot alone.

Phaethon made his journey to find his father, Apollo.

Phaethon told his father he wished to drive the sun chariot.

Apollo could not comfort Phaethon's sister, so he changed them into poplar trees.

Why did Phaethon fly so close to the village?

He wanted people to know it was him driving the chariot.

He was afraid to get too far away.

What happened when Phaethon flew too high?

He lost control of the horses and Apollo punished him.

Why does Athena become angry at Arachne at the beginning of the story?

Athena does not like the way Arachne brags.

Arachne does not like Athena's weaving.

Athena does not like humans who weave well.

Athena does not like the challenge Arachne has given her.

Why does Athena disguise herself as an old woman?

To show Arachne she was better.

To make Arachne feel sorry for her.

Why was Athena angry at the progress she saw on Arachne's loom?

The images were an insult to the god.

It was evident that Arachne was beating Athena in the competition.

She did not realize Arachne was so skilled.

The colors used were Athena's least favorite colors.

What was the only thing Arachne lived for or wanted?

praise or compliments for her skills

feedback and suggestions about improving

help others have beautiful cloth

What did people say that angered Arachne?

Athena must have taught her how to weave

It was a shame that no one important saw her weavings

Zeus must have blessed her with a special gift

She would give her weavings to Athena

Arachne wove a picture of

Athena and Poseidon competing for the city of Athens

What is a theme of this myth?

Pride and overconfidence can lead to a person’s demise.

It’s unwise for a person to make claims they can’t support.

No matter how skilled a person is, their talents can’t compete with gods.

It’s important to maintain a good attitude, even when you lose.

Why does Athena choose to turn Arachne into a spider instead of another animal?

Athena wants Arachne to weave for the rest of her life like spiders.

Arachne likes to weave portraits of spiders on her cloths.

Athena wants Arachne to be small enough to go anywhere to make sure others do not boast

Arachne's favorite animal is a spider, so Athena wanted to be kind in her punishment.

Why does Athena choose to turn Arachne into a spider instead of another animal?

Athena wants Arachne to weave for the rest of her life like spiders.

Arachne likes to weave portraits of spiders on her cloths.

Athena wants Arachne to be small enough to go anywhere to make sure others do not boast

Arachne's favorite animal is a spider, so Athena wanted to be kind in her punishment.

What does the word theme mean?

The lesson, moral, or meaning of a story.

What the passage is mostly about.

Language used to make reading more intersting.

A picture painted in the mind of the readers.

What answer choice best fits to lessons that Arachne learns from her interaction with Athena?

Pride comes before a fall. Before carefull how you treat strangers you never know who they are.

Choose kindness. Always avoid strangers.

Don't be arrogant even if you are good at what you do. Respect your elders.

Beauty is only skin deep. Make wise choices.

Which answer choice best proves that Arachne is famous ? Go back and look for text evidence.

People used to come from far and wide to watch her working.

“Surely Athena herself must have taught her,” people would murmur to one another.

Praise was all she lived for, and it displeased her greatly that people should think anyone, even a goddess, could teach her anything.

One day when Arachne turned round with such words, an old woman answered her, a gray old woman, bent and very poor, who stood leaning on a staff and peering at Arachne amid the crowd of onlookers. “

Which are possible themes from the myth

Practice self control and moderation

Why did Daedalus have "misgivings" while watching Icarus fly?

He thought that Icarus would be too bold and reckless.

He thought that the winds would be too strong.

He thought that the wings would not be strong enough.

He thought that Icarus would be too afraid.

Daedalus first knew that his fears had come true when

He saw feathers floating from the sky.

He heard Icarus cry out to him.

He saw his son plunge into the sea.

Why did Icarus fly higher and higher into the sky?

He was bewitched by a sense of freedom.

He did not know how to control his wings.

He was obeying his fathers instructions.

He wanted to impress the shepherds and plowmen.

What is the setting of the story?

A prison on the island of Crete, Greece.

A prison on the island of Delos.

A prison on the island of Icaria.

Why might a parent tell the story of Icarus to a child?

It shows that children should obey their parents.

It shows Daedalus as a strong father figure.

It shows that father and son should stick together.

It shows that disobedient children should get what they deserve.

Myth Review

Authored by Kieran Levy

English, History, Other

8th - 9th Grade

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Phaethon's father?

Zeus

Apollo

Hades

Poseidon

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

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CCSS.RL.8.1

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.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

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

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

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

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CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.W.8.9A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Who is Epaphus?

a blonde-haired boy

the supposed son of Zeus

the brother of Phaethon

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