Quiz on Poseidon

Who wasn’t Poseidon related to?

• Athena.

• King Cecrops.

• Hades.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Why did Poseidon make horses?

• He made horses because he needed a strong animal to pull his chariot.

• He made horses because he wanted to annoy his brother Zeus.

• He made horses because he wanted to make life easier for humans.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

How did Poseidon feel about the contest?

• Poseidon felt excited about the contest.

• Poseidon felt confused about the contest.

• Poseidon felt nervous about the contest.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

What did Poseidon’s gift represent?

• His gift represented his power.

• Poseidon’s gift represented King Cecrop’s greatness.

• His gift represented the greatness of the new city.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Was Poseidon welcome in Athens?

• No, Poseidon wasn’t welcome in Athens; the people were frightened by his temper.

• Yes, Poseidon was welcome in Athens; the people of Athens worshiped him.

• No, Poseidon wasn’t welcome in Athens; Athena banned him after he damaged her city.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Was Poseidon confident he would win the contest? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What was the author’s purpose in writing these two texts?

• To persuade.

• To inform.

• To entertain.

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CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7