Theseus and the Minotaur

What is the purpose of a myth?

• to paint a picture of the world
• to tell a story
• to entertain its readers
• to provide an explanation for the origins of phenomena (i.e. thunder)

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What does the plot of a myth usually include?

• incredible or miraculous events
• talking animals
• marriages
• famous people

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What types of characters do Greek myths have?

• royalty (i.e. princesses, princes, queens, etc.)
• gods, goddesses, or supernatural beings with great powers
• humans
• talking animals

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Which sentence from the story best shows that Ariadne is overcome with emotion when she sees Theseus? 

• "The ship reached Crete, where Minos, and his beautiful daughter Ariadne, were waiting at the dock." 
• "When Theseus stepped off the ship, Ariadne's knees buckled and her cheeks flushed."
• "Before Theseus and the other Athenians entered the labyrinth, Ariadne secretly gave him string and a sword."
• "When Ariadne saw Theseus flee from the maze, she grabbed his hand and ran with him and the others."

King Minos's actions in the story show that he is

• unforgiving
• merciful
• patient 
• brave

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This story would be of most interest to a student who

• is researching how mazes are designed and constructed
• enjoys ancient stories of heroes and supernatural beings
• likes to read biographies of kings and queens
  
• wants to learn about the history of ancient Crete

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The cause of the conflict between King Minos and the people of Athens is due to

• the Athenians' attack on Crete.
• Ariadne's love for Theseus. 
• the birth of the Minotaur.
• the death of the king's son. 

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The story is told from the point of view of 

• an outside narrator
• the Minotaur
• King Minos
• Theseus

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Based on the following quote, what is the meaning of the word “spectators”?

“When the young victims arrived in Crete, they were paraded before the inhabitants on their way to the Labyrinth. Minos’ daughter Ariadne was among the spectators, and she fell in love with Theseus at first sight as he marched past her.”

• Glasses
• Viewers
• Aggressors
• Prosecutors

Based on the following quote, what is the meaning of the word “steadfastly “?
“He steadfastly refused, therefore, the ship his mother and grandfather urged on him, telling them that to sail on it would be a contemptible flight from danger, and he set forth to go to Athens by land.”

• Firmly
• Stumbled
• Hastily
• Tiredly