Theseus and the Minotaur

What does the word 'labyrinth' mean?

• A complex and confusing maze

• A simple and straightforward path

• A wide and open space

• A narrow and straight corridor

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What is the part of speech and meaning of the word "sacrifices" as used in the first two paragraphs?

• It's a verb meaning "to give up"

• It's a noun meaning "people who are given up as tribute"

• It's a verb meaning "to worship"

• It's a noun meaning "objects for worship"

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Who helped Theseus navigate the labyrinth and defeat the Minotaur?

• Princess Ariadne

• King Minos

• Daedalus

• Hercules

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What is the story of Theseus and the Minotaur often seen as a metaphor for?

• Triumph of good over evil and the power of human ingenuity and courage

• A tale of heroism and adventure

• The defeat of the Minotaur by Theseus

• The struggle of Theseus to find his way out of the labyrinth

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What is the meaning of the word 'Minotaur'?

• A mythical creature with the body of a man and the head of a bull

• A type of ancient Greek weapon

• A legendary hero from Greek mythology

• A powerful sorcerer from ancient times

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What is the main idea of the passage 'Theseus and the Minotaur'?

• With skill, bravery, and strength, good can triumph over evil.

• Theseus defeats the Minotaur and saves the other youths from being sacrificed.

• King Minos demands that the youths from Athens be sent to Crete as a tribute.

• The Minotaur is a terrifying creature that lives in the labyrinth on Crete.

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Which of the following is one of the main themes in the story of Theseus and the Minotaur?

• Bravery

• Love

• Betrayal

• Friendship

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What does "insurmountable" most likely mean in the context of the last sentence?

• Dauntingly impossible

• Bravely fierce

• Trivial and meaningless

• Apathetic and hideous

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