Phaethon and Arachne

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

What critical mistake did Phaethon make while he was bragging to Epaphus?

• He lied about his father.

• He lied about seeing his father.

• He lost a race to Epaphus.

• He swore using some vulgar words.

What natural occurrence does this Greek Myth explain?

• Why women are hard headed.

• Why people wear clothes

• Pride leads to a fall.

• Spiders

All are character traits of Phaethon except___________

• eager

• careless

• humble

• defiant

Why did Athene tear Arachne's cloth before it was completed?

• To stop her from hanging herself.

• Because she cheated in the contest.

• Because her pattern insulted the gods.

• Because Arachne was obstinate- (stubborn or hard headed)

What character trait does NOT describe Phaethon and Arachne?

• Arrogant

• Humble

• Proud

• Competitive

What did Phaethon want from Apollo?

• his temple

• to get some gold and jewels

• to take his crown

• To drive the Golden Chariot

What character trait does Arachne reveal by judging the old woman?

• arrogance

• empathy

• compassion

• anger

Why does Arachne refuse to accept the advice of the old woman?

• The woman appeared to be out of her mind.

• The woman was ugly.

• The woman appeared to be poor.

Why did Arachne try to hang herself?

• She wanted to hurt her family.

• Because she didn't want to live after being so insulted.

• Because she cheated in the contest.

  
  

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  Because Arachne was obstinate- (stubborn or hard headed)