Theseus and the Minotaur

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.

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

• sword

• shield

• helmet

• gifts

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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How does Theseus plan to make his way back out of the Minotaur's labyrinth?

• He will leave a trail of tiny breadcrumbs from the muffins that Ariadne gave him, following the crumbs back out of the maze.

• He will carry a ball of thread, which he will unwind as he makes his way to the Minotaur, leaving a pathway to escape afterward.

• He will use his sword to make slight scratches on the walls of the labyrinth, marking his way in and out of the maze.

• He will use a purple crayon, like Harold, to draw a line on the walls of the labyrinth, marking his pathway to and from the Minotaur.

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How does Theseus slay the Minotaur?

• Theseus shoots the Minotaur with a giant bow and arrow, gifted to him by Ariadne.

• Theseus uses his superhuman strength to lift the Minotaur into the air and throw him against the wall of the labyrinth.

• Theseus slices off the Minotaur's head with his King Augeas's sword.

• Theseus strangles the Minotaur in its sleep.

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Why does Theseus abandon Ariadne?

• Dionysus loves Ariadne too, and the god of wine threatens Theseus unless he leaves Ariadne.

• Ariadne whines a lot, and it annoys Theseus.

• Ariadne is unfaithful to Theseus, and he cannot bear to have her love someone else other than him.

• Aphrodite curses Theseus to lose his love interest.

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