The Minotaur

Where does the myth of the Minotaur take place?

• Crete

• Athens

• Ancient Asia

• South America

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What is the problem that King Aegeus faces every year?

• His child is given as a tribute every year.

• The people of Athens must worry if their child will be chosen in the drawing

• The people of Athens worry if their parents will be chosen in the drawing.

• His child might be chose as a tribute every year.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Which major event led to the drawing?

• The Athenians lost the war to the Island of Crete.

• King Minos is a good pet owner.

• The Athenians lost a bet to the Island of Crete.

• King Minos wants to destroy all of Athens.

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

What is Theseus's solution to the drawing?

• He volunteers to go to Crete.

• He volunteers others to go to Crete.

• He volunteers to take the others to Crete.

• He volunteers to see Ariande.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Match the solution to the problem:

Problem: Minos threw Theseus and the others in the dungeon

• Solution: Ariande frees Theseus and gives him his sword.

• Solution: Ariande holds on end of a silken cord.

• Solution: Theseus catches the Minotaur off guard and cuts off his head.

• Solution: Theseus sails home, but does not change the sail colors.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Match the solution to the problem:

Problem: The Labyrinth is so full of twists and turns that a person might wander about for a lifetime without finding a way out.

• Solution: Ariande frees Theseus and gives him his sword.

• Solution: Ariande holds on end of a silken cord.

• Solution: Theseus catches the Minotaur off guard and cuts off his head.

• Solution: Theseus sails home, but does not change the sail colors.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Match the solution to the problem:

Problem:The Minotaur rushes toward Theseus after knocking him to the ground.

• Solution: Ariande frees Theseus and gives him his sword.

• Solution: Ariande holds on end of a silken cord.

• Solution: Theseus catches the Minotaur off guard and cuts off his head.

• Solution: Theseus sails home, but does not change the sail colors.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Select all of the traits that are best embodied in Theseus:

• Courageous

• Loyal

• Honorable

• Hot headed

• Careless

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Select all of the traits that are best embodied in Ariadne:

• Courageous

• Intelligent

• Honorable

• Disrespectful

• Disloyal

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What sacrifices was Theseus willing to make? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9