Phaethon and Arachne

Front

What did Phaethon want from Apollo?

Back

To drive the Golden Chariot

Front

Why did the Sun God beg Phaethon to change his mind?

Back

He knew that Phaethon would not be strong enough to control the horses.

Front

What advice does Phaeton get before he drives the sun?

Back

Stay to the middle path

Front

Which event referred to in “Phaethon” most reflects the idea from Greek mythology that mortals should avoid acting like gods?

Back

the son’s fall from the sky

Front

Which sentence best states a theme of “Phaethon”?

Back

Young people often desire more responsibility than they can handle.

Front

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

Back

He lied about seeing his father.

Front

How does Apollo accept Phaethon's request to drive the chariot of the sun?

Back

reluctantly

Front

What natural phenomena are explained by the myth of Phaethon?

Back

poplar trees and amber sap, polar icecaps and volcanoes, the sun, daytime, and nighttime

Front

What are the author's purposes for writing Phaethon?

Back

to warn of the dangers of excessive pride and to obey their parents

Front

What does the quote reveal about Phaethon? "...he would let me drive the sun chariot alone. All by myself. From dawn to night. Right across the sky...When I pass the village I will come down close and drive in circles around your roof."

Back

He is a reckless showoff.