Into the Maze of Doom Reading Comp. Questions

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

• Athens

• Sparta

• Crete

• Sicily

What makes Theseus a HERO?

• He fights against injustice.

• He's the son of a king.

• He feels no fear.

• He is helped by Ariadne.

CHOOSE 2 CORRECT ANSWERS: 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.

• create a sense of urgency to get through the maze quickly.

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

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

• Theseus will be paid well for his heroic deeds.

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

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

CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY: What textual evidence supports that Theseus ADMIRES Ariadne?

• "Aren't you through? Defying your father will have consequences." (p. 15)

• "I admire your courage." (p. 15)

• "Well spoken, princess." (p. 15)

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

In Scene 2, which of the following is NOT accurate as to why Theseus wants to go to Crete?

• To marry Princess Ariadne.

• To save his people.

• To kill the Minotaur.

• To negotiate with King Minos.

Which statement below best describes HOW Ariadne FEELS about her father, King Minos?

• She despises him and thinks he is evil.

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

• She loves him and wants him to be happy.

• She is scared of him, and feels that he is tyrant (cruel ruler).

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

• Rivalries are pointless and lead to everyone suffering.

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

• Cleverness and skill beat brute (beastly) strength every time.

• Superheros are just like the heroes in greek mythology.

TRUE or FALSE: There is clear historical and archeological EVIDENCE that King Minos' minotaur was REAL.

• True

• False

Ariadne gives Theseus this to battle the minotaur and find his way out?

• a knife and compass

• a dagger and a rope

• nothing

• a sword and ball of thread