Theseus and the Minotaur

Where did the Minotaur live?

• in a tower

• in the labyrinth (maze)

• in the deep forest

How did the princess help Theseus?

• by giving him rocks and stones to throw at the Minotaur

• by giving him money to help her escape

• by giving him a ball of string to find his way out of the maze

Who killed the Minotaur?

• Princess Ariadne

• Theseus

• King Minos

• King Aegeus

What was the central message of the story?

• You cannot trust a Minotaur.

• Listen to the wisdom of your parents.

• Be kind to those who help you.

Describe Theseus

• puzzled and bewildered

• meek and afraid

• courageous and determined

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.

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.

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.

Identify an aspect of our modern world that has an explanations rooted in the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur.

• The orign of Crete.

• The origin of the modern name Adrianne

• The origin of thr city of Athenas

• The origin of Aegean Sea.

What is the name of the island where the story takes place?

• Athens
• Sparta
• Crete
• Sicily