Theseus and the Minotaur

Theseus and the Minotaur

6th - 8th Grade

12 Qs

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Theseus and the Minotaur

Theseus and the Minotaur

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English

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Medium

CCSS
RL.4.9, RL.6.4, RL.4.3

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Although Theseus is NOT a true Greek hero, all of the following are accurate about him EXCEPT...

... he is born into royalty.

... he travels to the Underworld.

... he goes on a quest.

... he defeats the Minotaur, which is an amazing feat.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

King Aegeus recognizes Theseus as his son when he sees the ___________ that Theseus brings to the banquet.

sword

shield

helmet

gifts

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Why do the people of Athens have to sacrifice fourteen young people to the Minotaur in Crete every year?

King Minos of Crete is a wicked man, who even killed his own son.

King Minos of Crete is angry with King Aegeus because King Aegeus married the beautiful princess whom both men loved.

King Minos of Crete wants to avenge the death of his son, who died serving King Aegeus.

King Minos of Crete hates children.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

A minotaur is a creature that is...

... half dragon and half man.

... half horse and half man.

... half goat and half man.

... half bull and half man.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

How does Theseus make his way onto the ship sailing for Crete?

Theseus fights his father to death so that he can board the ship to Crete.

Theseus bravely volunteers as the fourteenth victim to be sacrificed to the Minotaur.

Theseus sneaks onto the ship at night and hides until it sets sail.

Theseus kills all of the youth who will be sacrifices to the Minotaur and takes control of the ship.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

How does Theseus plan to indicate his victory in slaying the Minotaur on his way back across the sea?

Theseus will sail backwards to signal victory.

Theseus will hoist white sails to signal victory.

Theseus will hoist black sails to signal victory.

Theseus will fire a ship cannon three times to signal victory.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What is the initial reaction between Theseus and King Minos' daughter, Ariadne?

The two fall in love with one another.

The two hate each other.

The two are afraid of one another.

The two fight each other.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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