From Phaethon

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

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Phaethon claims that without his father, there would be no...

• sky

• ocean

• day

• lighting

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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

• dishonest

• trustworthy

• calm

• excited

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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

• joy

• relief

• jealousy

• anger

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

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.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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

• true

• false

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Which sentence best states a theme of “Phaethon”?

• Parents often have a difficult time denying children their wishes.

• Children can lose their way when straying into unknown territory.

• Young people often desire more responsibility than they can handle.

• Young people can make poor decisions unless they are taught properly.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9