Picking A Patron

1. How does Athena use her wisdom to help the people of Athens? Choose Two Answers

• She teaches them to sing and dance.

• She teaches them how to farm and create art.

• She helps guide them and protect them from harm.

• She creates the Parthenon and dedicates it to herself.

2. Which character traits best describe Athena in the play? Choose Two Answer

• arrogant

• compassionate

• selfish

• fair

3. Apollo is the god of- Choose Two Answer

• poetry

• wisdom

• music

• agriculture

4. How does Zeus most likely feel about having to choose a new patron goddess for Athens?

• He is excited to see his children compete for the position.
• He is frustrated by their arguments and wants them to accept his decision.
• He is indifferent and willing to let the people of Athens decide.
• He is worried that the other gods and goddesses will be upset with his decision.

5. Which detail from the play best expresses the climax?

• You all have great qualities, but I have made my decision. Athena, I choose you.
• Athena worked hard to protect the people of Athens.
• You have shown me that all talents are important in their own way.
• I have an important decision to make.

6. Part A: What is the main conflict in the play?

• The people of Athens do not trust Athena's wisdom
• Athena struggles to understand the true meaning of wisdom
• Zeus must choose a new patron god or goddess for Athens.
• Athena must prove herself to be the best choice for the new Patron of Athens.

Part B: Which detail from the play best supports the answer to Part A?

• I have an important decision to make. One of you will be assigned this task.
• Wait just a minute Athena, you are not the only one who wants this position. Apollo also desires to be the patron god of Athens.
• Because you have always been a wise and fair goddess, we all have faith in your abilities to serve the people of Athens.
• You all have great qualities, but I have made my decision. Athena, I choose you.