Myth Quiz

Who is Phaeton's father?

• Zeus

• Apollo

• Helios

• Hades

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Phaeton wants Helios to let him...

• have a sun hawk as a pet.

• ride with Helios as he drives the sun chariot.

• drive the sun chariot across the sky all by himself.

• bring his sisters to the palace to meet their father.

Why does Phaeton choose to come closer to the earth?

• Phaeton forgets how to drive

• Phaeton wants to show off to Zeus

• Phaeton wants people to know he's driving the chariot

• Phaeton wanted to see how close he could get without crashing.

Could Phaeton control the chariot's horses?

• No

• Yes

What was the consequence of Phaeton's reckless driving?

• The sun chariot was destroyed.

• The earth was scorched, creating deserts.

• The gods lost their powers.

• The ocean dried up completely.

How is Arachne described in the myth?

• gorgeous and kind

• confident and proud

• old and ugly

• smart and sassy

Why was Athena angry at the progress she saw on Arachne's loom?

• The images were an insult to the god. 
• It was evident that Arachne was beating Athena in the competition. 
• She did not realize Arachne was so skilled. 
• The colors used were Athena's least favorite colors. 

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What is Arachne cursed into at the end of the myth?

• A Spider

• A Snake

• A Hydra

• A Nymph

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What lesson is commonly derived from the myth of Arachne?

• The benefits of being boastful.

• The value of hard work and perseverance.

• The necessity of seeking revenge.

• The importance of humility and respect for the gods.

What does Persephone's time in the Underworld symbolize?

• The changes in seasons.

• The changes in landscape.

• The changes in animals.

• The changes in food.