Quiz on Damon and Pythias

The following question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A: How did Damon feel when the king said “your friend has abandoned you”?

• disappointed

• saddened

• afraid

• confident

Part B: Which sentence from the story best supports your answer for Part A?

• As the appointed time drew near, King Dionysus ordered Damon to be brought before him.

• He has taken advantage of your trust and left you here to die.

• “My friend will be here,” Damon answered confidently.

• “Your friend has abandoned you,” the king said, mocking him.

What did the family of Pythias want him to do?

• Find a new friend.

• Fight with the king.

• Stay with them.

• Go back for Damon.

What would the effect of the new law be on fruit sellers?

• They would have less money.

• They would go to prison.

• They would have more fruit to sell.

• They would meet in the castle.

What does it mean when the story says the king was “quick-tempered”?

• He made a lot of laws.

• He easily got angry.

• He quickly raised taxes.

• He would leave Sicily soon.

What effect did the return of Pythias have on the crowd?

• They grabbed the soldier’s sword.

• They cheered the king.

• They watched in awe.

How did Pythias feel about the king and the new law?

• Pythias was supportive of the king and the new law.

• Pythias disagreed with the king and the new law.

• Pythias was unaware of the king and the new law.

How did King Dionysus feel about Damon? What did the king promise to do if Pythias did not return?

• He was angry and promised to punish Damon.

• He was impressed and promised to reward Damon.

• He was suspicious and promised to imprison Damon.

How did King Dionysus seem to change in the story?

• He became more generous.

• He became more selfish.

• He became more fearful.

• He became more wise.

What caused Pythias to be arrested?

• He disagreed with the king.

• He violated a law.

• He was involved in a fight.