Phaethon and the Chariot of the Sun

In what country did Phaeton live?

• Ethiopia

• Spain

• Angola

• Libya

Who was his father?

• Vulcan

• Zeus

• Apollo

• Poseidon

What was Phaeton looking for?

• The golden spoon

• The truth about his father

• Where his brother lived

• The silver chariot

What did Phaeton want to do?

• Swim in the sun

• Live with his father

• Drive Apollo's chariot

Could Phaeton control the chariot's horses?

• No

• Yes

What does Zeus throw at the chariot?

• Thunderbolt

• Hammer

• Arrow

• Spear

How does Apollo react to the death of his son?

• He refuses to drive the chariot

• He runs away

• He doesn't care

What is the lesson that the reader learns from this myth?

• To not be prideful or arrogant

• That driving a chariot is easy

What happens on earth while Phaeton drives the chariot?

• Earth burns

• The oceans overflow

• The sky turns black

• The people cheer

What natural phenomenon is explained in this story?

• The ocean

• Rain over the ocean

• The deserts in Africa

• The trade winds