Greek Mythology Quiz: The Horses of the Sun

Who was in charge of the sun before Apollo according to the text?

• Zeus

• Saturn

• Helius

• Phaethon

What did Phaethon ask from Helius as proof of his loving fatherhood?

• To live with him forever

• To drive the Horses of the Sun for just one day

• To visit the land where the sun rises

• To receive a golden chariot

What was Helius' reaction when Phaethon asked to drive the Horses of the Sun?

• He was pleased

• He was indifferent

• He was shocked and appalled

• He immediately agreed

Which creatures are mentioned as part of the signs of the Zodiac in the story?

• Lion and Bull

• Scorpion and Crab

• Eagle and Fish

• Bull and Scorpion

What advice did Helius give Phaethon before letting him drive the chariot?

• To drive quickly and fearlessly

• To follow the wheel tracks and avoid steep paths

• To use the whip sparingly and follow a straight path

• To spare the whip and follow a slanted, wide curve

What did Phaethon do when he seized the reins of the Horses of the Sun?

• He drove them to the North Pole.

• He made the horses move faster and faster.

• He stopped the horses immediately.

• He led the horses gently to Mount Olympus.

What happened to the earth as the horses of the sun were mismanaged by Phaethon?

• The earth experienced a gentle rain.

• The earth remained unchanged.

• The earth began cracking open and mountains were burning.

• The earth turned into an icy landscape.

What did Mother Earth do in response to the chaos caused by Phaethon?

• She celebrated the bravery of Phaethon.

• She asked the Muses for a song.

• She prayed to Jove for help and reversal of the disaster.

• She ignored the situation.

What was the ultimate fate of Phaethon after the disaster?

• He was turned into a constellation.

• He was unharmed and continued his journey.

• He plunged into the river Eridanus and was mourned by the Naiads.

• He ascended to Mount Olympus as a hero.

What transformation occurred to the Heliades after Phaethon's death?

• They became stars in the sky.

• They were turned into poplar trees.

• They transformed into clouds.

• They vanished without a trace.