Cronus Quiz

What is one central theme of the story of Cronus?

• A. The importance of family loyalty

• B. The struggle for power between generations

• C. The beauty of forgiveness and redemption

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CCSS.RL.6.2

Which sentence from the passage best supports the theme of "The struggle for power between generations"?

• A. "Cronus did overthrow his father, but he did not save his monstrous brothers."

• B. "Cronus was afraid that his children might one day rise up against his authority, as he had against his own father."

• C. "Rhea was determined to save this one child at least, to love and cherish."

• D. "Zeus eventually dethroned his father Cronus, who was banished from his kingdom and deprived forever of the supreme power."

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

How does Zeus' rebellion against Cronus contribute to the theme of the passage?

• A. It shows that parents always love their children, no matter what.

• B. It reveals that power is difficult to maintain and often leads to conflict.

• C. It emphasizes the importance of listening to your elders.

• D. It illustrates how destiny can be changed by hard work.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

Based on the passage, what does the word "dethroned" most likely mean in the sentence: "Zeus eventually dethroned his father Cronus"?

• A. Placed on a throne

• B. Removed from power

• C. Protected from harm

• D. Made king of the gods

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CCSS.L.6.4A

What does the word "inevitable" mean in the sentence, "Cronus was so enraged that war between the father and son became inevitable"?

• A. Unavoidable

• B. Surprising

• C. Dangerous

• D. Expected

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CCSS.L.6.4A

What is the meaning of the phrase "banished from his kingdom" in the context of the story?

• • A. Cronus was given more power.

• • B. Cronus was sent away and could never return.

• • C. Cronus was made king again in a different land.

• • D. Cronus gave up his throne willingly.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

Which words or phrases from the passage help you understand the meaning of the word "deception" in the sentence, "She did, and he swallowed the stone without noticing the deception"?

• A. "gave it to Cronus"

• B. "wrap a stone in baby-clothes"

• C. "without noticing"

• D. "asked her parents for advice and assistance"

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CCSS.L.6.4A

How does the relationship between Cronus and Zeus illustrate the theme of power and control?

• • A. Cronus swallows his children to maintain control, but Zeus outsmarts him to claim power.

• • B. Cronus allows Zeus to grow up and willingly gives him control of the kingdom

• • C. Zeus and Cronus work together to defeat Uranus and gain control of the universe.

• • D. Cronus gives Zeus advice on how to maintain power over the gods.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.1