Theseus and the Minotaur

How does the characterization of King Minos develop the MAIN conflict? 

• King Minos lives in Crete and keeps a Minotaur
• King Minos' oppression of the Athenians causes Theseus to fight
• King Minos ignores his own people and cares only about himself
• King Minos is cruel to his daughter and she betrays him

Why was King Aegeus so "silent and nervous" towards his visitor, Theseus?

• King Aegeus did not know that Theseus was his son.
• King Aegeus was old and under the spell of Medea.
• King Aegeus was treacherously plotting to poison Theseus
• King Aegeus needed someone to kill the Minotaur

Which conclusion BEST revises the end of the myth to avoid directly stating the theme? 

• King Minos learned to never again be an evil tyrant and attempt to enslave another people.
• Theseus learned his lesson well: never again did he abandon someone he owed a debt.
• Theseus became a great king who protected the weak and spoke for his people.
• As for Theseus, he learned to be more careful and responsible.

Which sentence helps the reader understand the meaning of the word "indignant" in the passage? 

• Because their children were chosen by lot for a dreadful fate, the people were furiously indignant.
• This is no way to pay tribute!
• "No, my son," said King Aegeus terrified.

In "The Ant and the Grasshopper" how does the Ant's tone towards the Grasshopper change at the end of the story.

• His tone changes from sarcastic to pleasant
• His tone changes form worry to concern
• His tone changes from concern to disgust
• His tone changes from despair to compassion

How do the poem and the fable differ?

• In the fable, the ant helps the grasshopper
• In the fable, the Grasshopper doesn't tell the ant anything
• In the poem the grasshopper is eager
• In the poem, the Ant never tells the grasshopper anything.