Phaethon

What did Phaethon want from Apollo?

• his temple

• to get some gold and jewels

• to take his crown

• To drive the Golden Chariot

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.

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

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

In the beginning of the myth, which of the following best describes Phaethon?

• dishonest

• trustworthy

• calm

• excited

Based on Apollo's reaction to Phaethon's request, it can be inferred that Apollo is full of....

• joy

• relief

• jealousy

• anger

Which sentence BEST describes the climax of the story?

• Phaethon made his journey to find his father, Apollo.

• When Phaethon failed to control the chariot, the heat of the sun caused villages to burn and people to rush about screaming.

• 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.

Phaethon knew the exact way to reach his father

• true

• false

According to the myth, there are still traces of Phaethon's ride.

• true

• false

Which direction did Phaethon travel?

• North

• South

• East

• West