Phaethon DAY 1 (Pgh 1-31)

Q1. LAFS.7.RL.1.3 Why does Phaethon lie about his relationship with his father?

• A. He is embarrassed that he has never visited his father.

• B. He is jealous that Epaphus’s father is Zeus.

• C. He is gloating because he won the race.

• D. He is insecure because he doesn’t live on Mt. Olympus.

Q2 How does the argument between the friends set the plot in motion?

• A. It makes Epaphus doubt Apollo is really Phaethon’s father.

• B. It makes Phaethon determined to find Apollo and drive the sun chariot.

• C. It led Phaethon to make promises that he knows he cannot keep.

• D. It led Epaphus to dare Phaethon to go to his father’s palace and drive the sun chariot.

Q3. LAFS.7.RL.1.3

What do we know about Phaethon’s character based on his interactions with Epaphus?

• A. He only believes in lying if it makes him look good.

• B. He does not believe in lying or dishonest people.

• C. He cares what others think and want to impress them.

• D. He does not care what others think because he thinks highly of himself.

Q4. LAFS.7.RL.1.1

In chunk 2, how does Phaethon respond to Epaphus’s taunting?

• A. He boasts about the close relationship he enjoys with his father.

• B. He boasts about being the son of a god and all the privileges he has.

• C. He lies about having a close relationship with his father.

• D. He lies about being the son of a god.

Q5. LAFS.7.RL.1.2/1.1

Part A: What is Apollo’s attitude towards his son?

• A. Apollo loves Phaethon.

• B. Apollo is proud of Phaethon.

• C. Apollo is indifferent to Phaethon.

• D. Apollo is concerned about Phaethon.

Part B: Which line of dialogue reveals his attitude?

• A. “Bring him here in comfort” “…and bring him here as befits the son of a god.”

• B. “…and bring him here as befits the son of a god.” “You had better get back to him fore the wolves do.” “I will have to see him before I know whether I care.”

• C. “You had better get back to him fore the wolves do.” “I will have to see him before I know whether I care.”

• D. “I will have to see him before I know whether I care.”

Q6. LAFS.7.RL.1.3

How does Phaethon’s reaction to seeing Apollo contrast his interactions with Epaphus?

• A. He lies and is bold with Epaphus to impress him.

• B. He lies even though he is impressed by Apollo.

• C. He is shy and in awe of Apollo’s presence.

• D. He is offended by Epaphus, so he lies to belittle him.

• E. He is impressed by Apollo, but he still pressures him to get his way.