WorksheetsWayground Game – “The Golden Apple” (Grade 6 ELA)
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 18mins
Who threw the golden apple into the wedding feast?
A) Aphrodite
B) Hera
C) Eris
D) Athene
Why did Eris throw the golden apple?
She wanted to bless the marriage.
She was angry at not being invited.
She wanted to test the goddesses.
She wanted to give a gift.
What words were written on the golden apple?
A) “To the goddess of wisdom”
B) “To the fairest”
C) “To the strongest”
D) “To the queen of gods”
Which three goddesses argued over the apple?
Hera, Aphrodite, and Athene
Artemis, Hera, and Persephone
Athena, Hestia, and Aphrodite
Demeter, Aphrodite, and Hera
What caused the main conflict in the story?
A) A wedding invitation
B) A golden apple of beauty
C) Zeus’s decision to judge
D) Paris’s birth
What does discord mean as used in paragraph 2?
A) Joy and celebration
B) Disagreement or conflict
C) Music and harmony
D) Friendship
What does vanished mean in paragraph 3?
A) Changed shape
B) Spoke loudly
C) Disappeared
D) Turned to gold
In paragraph 6, how are quarrel and argument related?
A) They are opposites.
B) They are examples of teamwork.
C) They have the same meaning.
D) They describe kindness.
Which sentence best shows that the goddesses’ fight lasted a long time?
A) “They fell to arguing among themselves.”
B) “They were growing somewhat weary of the argument by then.”
C) “They took the quarrel home with them to Olympus.”
D) “They tossed the apple to Paris.”
What is the best definition of content as used in paragraph 17?
Things that are included
Satisfied or peaceful
Angry or upset
Full of joy
What is a theme shown in this story?
Wisdom always wins over beauty.
Jealousy and pride can lead to conflict.
Strength brings power and peace.
Friendship can solve any problem.
Which detail best supports this theme?
A) “They were growing somewhat weary of the argument.”
B) “The apple lay gleaming among the piled fruits.”
C) “Paris forgot the other two.”
D) “Eris tossed the apple on the table.”
What does Paris’s choice reveal about his character?
He values wisdom over beauty.
He is greedy for power.
He is easily tempted by appearance.
He is loyal to the gods.
Which goddess offers Paris wealth and power?
Athene
Aphrodite
Hera
Artemis
Which goddess promises Paris the most beautiful woman?
Hera
Athene
Aphrodite
Persephone
What human weakness does the story of the golden apple represent?
Curiosity
Pride and jealousy
Laziness
Honesty
How does the author show that small actions can have big results?
Eris’s small act of tossing the apple begins a major conflict.
Paris forgets his family.
Aphrodite smiles sweetly at Paris.
Zeus refuses to attend the wedding.
What might the golden apple symbolize?
Friendship
Power
Desire and vanity
Wisdom
Which event sets the stage for the Trojan War?
The wedding of Thetis
The quarrel over the apple
Which character causes the story’s main problem?
A) Aphrodite
B) Paris
C) Eris
D) Hera
What lesson can readers learn from Paris’s decision?
External beauty is the most important quality.
Choices made out of desire can bring trouble.
Always trust strangers.
Power leads to peace.
Which statement best compares “The Golden Apple” and “Athena and Poseidon’s Contest for Athens”?
Both show gods competing for honor.
Both teach that greed brings success.
Both focus on human courage.
Both end with everyone happy.
What does the ending suggest about Aphrodite’s promise?
It will lead to peace.
It will bring more conflict.
It will be forgotten.
It was never true.
Which detail from the text hints at the story’s continuation into a larger myth?
“The quarrel about the golden apple was still raw and new.”
“They sat feasting.”
“The apple gleamed among the fruits.”
“Paris lived happily with Oenone.”
How does the setting of Mount Olympus contribute to the story’s tone?
It shows that the story takes place among powerful beings.
It reminds readers of real history.
It adds a sense of mystery to the sea.
It creates a modern tone.
Which sentence best expresses the central conflict of the story?
Eris tossed the apple on the table.
They fell to arguing among themselves.
Paris gave the apple to Aphrodite.
The apple gleamed among the piled fruits.
What quality of Eris causes the entire problem?
Her desire for fairness
Her jealousy and resentment
Her kindness
Her honesty
Which event could be considered the climax of the story?
The apple is thrown into the feast.
The goddesses make their offers.
Paris gives the apple to Aphrodite.
Zeus refuses to choose.
Which detail best shows that Paris is tempted by appearance?
“Paris forgot the other two.”
“Paris refused to judge.”
“Paris asked for time to think.”
“Paris gave the apple to Hera.”
Which sentence best describes the goddesses’ attitude during the contest?
Choose the correct answer:
Jealous and competitive
Wise and understanding
Nervous and unsure
