Spiral Review Quiz on The Golden Apple

The golden apple symbolizes (a)   in the story.

• Peace and harmony.
• Wisdom and knowledge.
• Beauty and vanity.
• Strength and power.

What inferences can be made about the relationship between Paris and Oenone?

• They were enemies.

• They were indifferent to each other.

• They were deeply in love.

• They were siblings.

• They were married

What can be inferred about Paris's character based on his decision to give the apple to Aphrodite?

• He values wisdom above all else.

• He is easily swayed by promises of love and beauty.

• He is a skilled warrior.

• He is loyal to his family.

Interpret the figurative language in the phrase 'Thetis of the Silver Feet.'

• Thetis had feet made of silver.

• Thetis was known for her speed and grace.

• Thetis was wealthy and powerful.

• Thetis was a skilled dancer.

Summarize the key event that led to the quarrel among the goddesses.

• The goddesses were arguing over who was the best warrior.

• The goddesses were competing for Zeus's attention.

• The goddesses were fighting over a golden apple labeled 'To the fairest.'

• The goddesses were trying to decide who would marry Paris.

What motivated Eris to toss the golden apple at the wedding feast?

• She wanted to congratulate the couple.

• She was seeking revenge for not being invited.

• She wanted to give a gift to the fairest goddess.

• She was trying to make peace among the guests.

Why did the other guests refuse to judge between the goddesses?

• They were afraid of making enemies of the other two goddesses.

• They did not care about the golden apple.

• They were too busy enjoying the feast.

• They believed all the goddesses were equally beautiful.

Analyze why the gods and goddesses took sides in the quarrel over the golden apple.

• They wanted to support their favorite goddess.

• They were forced to choose sides by Zeus.

• They were bored and wanted entertainment.

• They were trying to prevent a war.

Summarize the prophecy given to Queen Hecuba about her son Paris.

• Paris would become a great king.

• Paris would bring destruction to Troy.

• Paris would be a famous warrior.

• Paris would marry a goddess.

Interpret the figurative language in the phrase 'her hair like spun gold.'

• Her hair was made of gold.

• Her hair was tangled and messy.

• Her hair was shiny and beautiful.

• Her hair was heavy and difficult to manage.