Theseus and Phaethon Short Story Test

Why did the old king nod feebly and ask for help to the door?

• He was tired.

• He was ill.

• He was lost.

• He was confused.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

How did Theseus react when he saw the witch?

• He was terrified

• He was amused

• He was indifferent

• He was angry

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

Medea offered Theseus to drink from:

• A goblet

• A chalice

• A cup

• A bowl

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Theseus tested his father by:

• Lifting a heavy stone

• Solving a riddle

• Fighting a monster

• Running a race

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What was the reaction of the king when Theseus drew out his father’s sword?

• He was overjoyed

• He was angry

• He was indifferent

• He was confused

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

What did Aegeus do after acknowledging his son?

• He celebrated with a feast

• He sent him on a quest

• He gave him a kingdom

• He disowned him

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What happened to the youths and maidens chosen to go to Crete?

• They were sent to a labyrinth.

• They were sacrificed to the Minotaur.

• They became rulers of Crete.

• They were returned to their homeland.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Why were the people furiously indignant when they heard the tale of the Minotaur?

• Because the Minotaur was a kind creature.

• Because the Minotaur demanded sacrifices.

• Because the Minotaur was a myth.

• Because the Minotaur was a hero.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What did King Aegeus say to Theseus when he asked to go to Crete?

• He refused and forbade him from going.

• He agreed and gave him his blessing.

• He warned him of the dangers and gave him advice.

• He asked him to take a token to remember him by.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Theseus responded to King Aegeus's refusal to let him go to Crete by:

• Accepting the decision

• Arguing with the king

• Sneaking away to Crete

• Asking for help from others

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3