Phaethon and the Chariot of the Sun
Authored by Sarah Williams
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7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 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
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 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.
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 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
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
5.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the purpose of a myth?
to explain the origin of natural phenomena
to offer a moral lesson
to inform about a historical event
to provide scientific evidence
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Why does Apollo want Phaethon to change his request?
He can't grant Phaethon his request.
He thinks Phaethon is a better "charioteer" than him.
He believes the "wolves will surely eat him."
He believes Phaethon's request is a "death warrant" for humanity.
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What can you infer motivated Phaethon to lie to Epaphus?
Pride
Guilt
Nothing
Happiness
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
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