Phaethon Myth

How did Zeus finally stop the catastrophes from happening?

• He hurled a stick into the air that killed Phaethon.

• He knocked Phaethon out of the chariot with the strong burst of wind.

• He made the horses kick Phaethon out of the chariot.

• He hurled a thunderbolt that killed Phaethon.

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.

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

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

• true

• false

Read the sentence from the text.

"The sun chariot was an open shell of gold."

Identify the type of figurative language used in the sentence.

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

• onomatopoeia

Which event referred to in “Phaethon” most reflects the idea from Greek mythology that mortals should avoid acting like gods?

• the son’s fall from the sky

• the son’s request to the father

• the father’s warning to the son

• the father’s dazzling appearance

Which of the following conflicts are evident in the myth of "Phaethon"?

• man versus man (Epaphus)

• man versus men (society)

• man versus nature

• man versus himself

What did Phaethon want from Apollo?

• his temple

• to get some gold and jewels

• to take his crown

• To drive the Golden Chariot

What is the main theme of the Phaethon myth?

• A) The dangers of pride and hubris

• B) The importance of family

• C) The power of love

• D) The inevitability of fate