Athena and Poseidon's Contest

Why does the author discuss various examples of myths in paragraph 1?

• The author intends to create a sense of wonder and admiration for mythology

• The author wants to establish a connection between mythology and real-life cities and foundations.

• The author introduces the characters he will discuss in the rest of the text.

• The author expresses why the reader should appreciate mythology.

Why does the author introduce Athena by saying, "And, if you are wondering which city this could possibly be, the clue lies in her name, but it was her name that was given to the city, and not the other way round"?

• The author wants the reader to see who Athena really is

• The author wants the reader to understand Athena's despicable role in Greek history.

• The author wants the reader to behold the truth about Athena's identity

• The author wants the reader to infer the astounding significance of Athena.

Why does the author state, "He called on Athena and Poseidon because both in fact desired to be the patron of this beautiful city"?

• To show the reader that both of them were not the first choices to patron the city

• To demonstrate that Poseidon was always stronger than Athena

• To reveal to the reader that Athena was destined to win from the beginning

• To express to the reader that both Athena and Poseidon were loved and either one would be a fair choice

What is the meaning of the term "dismay" in the following sentence? "The people loved it but as they went closer to taste the water, to their dismay the water was salty."

• enjoyment

• adoration

• disliking

• disbelief

How did Athena's gift render her the city?

• Athena's gift was not as lovely as Poseidon's but they settled with her anyway.

• Poseidon's gift did not last long, so they went with Athena's gift instead.

• Athena's gift was equal to Poseidon's but she was the one who decided to compete so they decided to go with her.

• Athena's gift was considered to be useful to the people, so her gift was the best choice.

How would the city choose who would patron the city?

• Athena and Poseidon would have to impress the king only.

• Athena and Poseidon would have to compete in a contest to render the best gift.

• Athena and Poseidon would have to battle for the city.

• Athena and Poseidon had to remember the names of everyone who lived in the city.

What lesson can you infer that Poseidon learned from this contest?

• Poseidon learned that dramatic gifts are not always the best gifts.

• Poseidon learned to be patient because his time would soon come.

• Poseidon learned to always fight for what you wish to have.

• Poseidon learned to always impress the king first and then the people would follow.

What is a possible theme of the text for the reader?

• Women make better protectors than men.

• There should be more queens than kings.

• Life does not always give you what you desire to have.

• Sometimes defeat is better than winning.

• None of the above.