"Into the Maze of Doom"

What makes Theseus a hero?

• He’s the son of a king.

• He feels no fear.

• He fights against injustice.

• He is helped by Ariadne.

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On page 15, the author writes, “The Minotaur thunders toward Theseus.” The author likely chose the word thunders to

• create a feeling of calm.

• create a feeling of impending doom.

• create an image of the Minotaur moving in a loud, forceful, and frightening way.

• both B and C

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In the final line of the play, the Spirit says, “Heroic deeds come at great cost, young prince.” What does the Spirit mean?

• Theseus will need a lot of money if he wants to keep doing heroic deeds.

• Theseus should wait until he’s older to do any more heroic deeds.

• Theseus will be paid well for his heroic deeds.

• Theseus will suffer as a result of his heroic deeds.

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What textual evidence supports that Theseus admires Ariadne?

• “Aren’t you though? Defying your father will have consequences” (p. 15)

• “Well spoken, princess” (p. 15)

• “I admire your courage” (p. 15)

• “When I tell them what you did for me, they will cherish you as I do” (p. 16)

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In Scene 2, why does Theseus want to go to Crete? Select all that apply.

• To marry Princess Ariadne.

• To kill the Minotaur.

• To save his people.

• To negotiate with King Minos.

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Which statement below best describes how Ariadne feels about her father, King Minos?

• She despises him and thinks he is evil.

• She loves him and wants him to be happy.

• She cares for him, but feels that he has lost his way.

• She is scared of him, and feels that he is a tyrant.

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What evidence supports your answer to the previous question? (How Ariadne feels about her father)

• "Ariadne places a hand on her father's shoulder."

• "Ariadne locks eyes with Theseus.(quietly) ' Yes, father.'"

• "But now I am old enough to see that the answer to killing cannot be more killing."

• "My father...he will not understand. His heart is twisted with grief."

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In this story, is Theseus a static or dynamic character?

• Static

• Dynamic

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Which statement below best describes a possible theme of the play?

• Rivalries are pointless and lead to everyone suffering.

• Cleverness and skill beat brute strength every time.

• Doing the right thing isn't always easy and sometimes requires self-sacrifice.

• Superheroes are just like the heroes in greek mythology.

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The climax is the point in a story at which the conflict reaches its greatest intensity and is then resolved. When

does the climax occur in the play?

• The climax occurs in Scene 4, when Ariadne arrives at the dungeon and gives Theseus a sword and thread.

• The climax occurs in Scene 6, when Theseus escapes the labyrinth, frees the Athenians, and sails away.

• The climax occurs in Scene 5, when Theseus leaps onto the Minotaur’s back and slices off one of its horns.

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