Athenodorus and the Haunted House

Athenodorus and the Haunted House

Assessment

Interactive Video

Created by

Jackson Turner

Philosophy, History, Arts

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

In Athens, a haunted house was feared due to ghostly noises. A philosopher, Athenodorus, bought the house and encountered the ghost. Unafraid, he followed it to the courtyard, where it vanished. The next day, he discovered human bones with chains buried there. After a public burial, the ghost never returned.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the general perception of the house in Athens?

It was a popular tourist attraction.

It was feared by many people.

It was a place of worship.

It was known for its beautiful architecture.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Athenodorus?

A local merchant

A philosopher

A ghost hunter

A magistrate

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Athenodorus do on his first night in the house?

He went to sleep immediately.

He searched for the ghost.

He wrote a letter.

He held a party.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Athenodorus react when the ghost first appeared?

He screamed and ran away.

He ignored it and continued writing.

He tried to capture it.

He called for his servant.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the ghost lead Athenodorus?

To the kitchen

To the courtyard

To the basement

To the attic

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Athenodorus do after the ghost vanished?

He called the police.

He left the house immediately.

He placed grass in the courtyard.

He went back to sleep.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was discovered in the courtyard?

A hidden treasure

A secret passage

Human bones among chains

An ancient artifact

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to the bones found in the courtyard?

They were destroyed.

They were buried publicly.

They were kept in a museum.

They were returned to the ghost.

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome after the bones were buried?

The house was demolished.

The house was abandoned.

The ghost never returned.

The ghost continued to haunt the house.