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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Who is Phaeton’s father? (from Scene Six – Phaeton)

The god Zeus.

The god Apollo.

Orpheus.

Erysichthon.

2.

Who tells Phaeton to go in search of Apollo? (from Scene Six – Phaeton)

His mother.

His buddies at school.

Morpheus, who appears to him in a dream.

The Therapist.

3.

Phaeton’s attitude towards driving his father’s car is similar to the attitude of which character, and why? (from Scene Six – Phaeton)

Phaeton’s attitude is similar to that of Midas: they both want to be seen as powerful and worthy of respect.

Phaeton’s attitude is similar to that of Erysichthon: they both want to be seen as generous and compassionate.

Phaeton’s attitude is similar to that of Ceyx: they both want to break free of their mother’s control.

Phaeton’s attitude is similar to that of Alcyone: they both want to be seen as powerful and worthy of respect.

4.

What moral, or lesson, is taught in Scene One - Midas? (from Scene One – Midas)

The gods hate humans.

Greed is dangerous.

Stories should never be sad.

Loving one’s child too much is dangerous.

5.

Which character makes it possible for Myrrha to act on her passion for her father? (from Scene Five – Pomona and Vertumnus (with Narcissus interlude) )

Myrrha’s best friend Pomona.

Myrrha’s nursemaid.

The god Apollo.

The goddess Aphrodite.

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