The Judgement of Paris

Why did none of the gods want to marry Thetis?

• A. She was not truly a goddess.
• B. A prophecy warned her son would be greater than his father.
• C. Zeus was already in love with her.
• D. She refused to live on Mount Olympus.

Which word best describes Eris’s personality in this excerpt?

• A. Mischievous
• B. Loyal
• C. Calm
• D. Kind

Why was Eris not invited to the wedding?

• A. She had been exiled from Olympus.
• B. She refused to bring a wedding gift.
• C. She was jealous of Thetis.
• D. She was known for causing trouble.

What does the golden apple symbolize in this passage?

• A. Power and leadership
• B. Beauty and competition
• C. Wealth and success
• D. Peace and harmony

Which of the following best states the theme of this wedding at the beginning of the story?

• A. Even joyful events can be spoiled by jealousy.
• B. Love is stronger than fate.
• C. The gods always protect mortals.
• D. Good deeds always earn rewards.

What words were engraved on the golden apple that Eris brought to the wedding?

• A. “For the strongest”
• B. “For the bravest”
• C. “For the fairest”
• D. “For the wisest”

What insult does Aphrodite use against Athena?

• A. That she is too old.
• B. That she is too serious.
• C. That she is too manly.
• D. That she is too jealous.

What is the overall tone of the argument among the three goddesses?

• A. Playful but friendly
• B. Serious and respectful
• C. Calm and thoughtful
• D. Petty and jealous

What is the magical power of the River Styx?

• A. It grants eternal youth.
• B. It makes whoever touches it invisible.
• C. It gives invulnerability to those dipped in it.
• D. It allows one to see the future.

Why is Achilles’s heel left vulnerable?

• A. Thetis forgot to dip the heel she held him by.
• B. The river refused to bless that part.
• C. He pulled away too soon.
• D. Zeus cursed him afterward.