Phaethon Story Quiz Phaethon Story Quiz 1. Who was Phaethon’s father? Hades Helios Zeus Poseidon 2. What wish did Phaethon ask of his father? To become a hero To drive the sun chariot for one day Immortality Great wealth 3. Why did Helios warn Phaethon about driving the sun chariot? Because he knew the task was too dangerous. Because he thought Phaethon would steal the chariot. Because he knew Phaethon was not allowed to drive the chariot. Because he thought Phaethon was too young. 4. Why did the horses go wild when Phaethon was driving the chariot? The horses were tired and wanted to slow down. Phaethon scared the horses. Phaethon was too heavy for the horses. The horses felt the light touch of a boy instead of their usual master. 5. What did Zeus do to save the world? He threw a thunderbolt at the sun chariot. He stopped the sun chariot. He warned Phaethon. He sent a god to help Phaethon. 6. Where did Phaethon fall? Into the sea On a mountain top Into the river Eridanus Into heaven 7. What happened to Phaethon’s sisters? They left the Earth. They were punished by Zeus. They turned into trees and their tears became amber. They became immortal goddesses. 8. What lesson does the story of Phaethon teach us? The importance of being strong. How important family is. That one should always be adventurous. A lesson about pride, responsibility, and the danger of trying to control powers we don’t understand. Submit Answers Your Results