Damon and Pythias Quiz

Where did Damon and Pythias live?

• Rome

• Athens

• Sicily

• Sparta

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

What were Damon and Pythias known for?

• Their wealth

• Their strong friendship

• Their military skills

• Their royal lineage

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

How is the king of the country described in the beginning of the scene?

• Kind and just

• Cruel and tyrannical

• Weak and indecisive

• Generous and merciful

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CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.4

Why didn't the people rebel against the king?

• They agreed with his laws

• They were too scared of his army

• They were not united

• They were content with his rule

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What was Pythias's attitude when he was brought before the king?

• He was afraid and apologetic.

• He showed no fear and stood straight and quiet.

• He was aggressive and disrespectful.

• He was begging for mercy.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

How did the king react to Pythias's opinion about his laws?

• He agreed with Pythias and changed the laws.

• He was indifferent and ignored Pythias.

• He was angry and appointed Pythias as their champion.

• He was angry and considered Pythias a rebel.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

What did Pythias claim about the people under the king's rule?

• They were happy and content with the king's laws.

• They were afraid to speak up because of the king's iron hand.

• They appointed Pythias to speak on their behalf.

• They were eager to make more laws themselves.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What punishment did the king decide for Pythias?

• He was to be put to death immediately.

• He was to be put to death in two weeks at noon in the public square.

• He was to be exiled from the kingdom.

• He was to be imprisoned for life.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

"Day and night he traveled without stopping, desperately trying to reach the city in time to save Damon's life." (75).

I think the word desperately (as it is used in the text) must mean . . .

• Extremely intense

• very calmly

• Indifferently

• Contentedly

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does Damon offer to do for Pythias?

• Persuade the guard to let him speak to Pythias.

• Take care of Pythias' mother and sister.

• Take Pythias' place in prison.

• Beg the king for Pythias' freedom.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10