Lesson 18 The Hero and the Minotaur Comprehension Quiz

Who is Minos?

• King of Athens

• Prince of Athens

• King of Crete

• A monster that is half-bull, half - man

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How does King Minos rule?

• He is cruel and powerful.

• He is fair and just.

• He is compassionate and kind.

• He is not a ruler.

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What is a labyrinth?

• A sword

• A spool of thread.

• Something you use in science.

• A maze

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Who or what is the Minotaur?

• Half-man, half-horse

• Half-man, half-bull

• Half-man, half-goat

• Half-man, half, fish

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How does Athens try to please King Minos?

• Giving him 7 males and 7 females every year

• Giving him a husband for his daughter.

• Giving him food for the Minotaur

• Giving him lots of money and gold

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How does Theseus plan to make a difference?

• Give Minos more money.

• Marry Ariadne.

• Volunteer as one of the 7 males.

• Fight and defeat the Minotaur.

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What sign does King Aegeus want from his son?

• Money

• Black sails.

• White sails.

• Ariadne.... That he is finally married.

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Who helps Theseus and why?

• The Minotaur because he wants to get out of the maze.

• Ariadne because she wants off of the island,

• Aegeus because he wants his son to live.

• Ariadne because she wants money.

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How is Theseus helped?

• A ball of string

• A sword

• A map

• A shield

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Ariadne assumes what from Theseus?

• That he will become the new king.

• That Theseus will give her lots of money.

• She will not be rescued.

• They will leave the island.

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