The Story of Pyramus and Thisbe Quiz

Where did Pyramus and Thisbe decide to meet?

• At the city gate

• At the tomb of Ninus

• In the marketplace

• At the riverbank

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What did Pyramus do when he thought Thisbe was dead?

• He ran away

• He called for help

• He took his own life

• He searched for her

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What color did the mulberry berries turn after the tragedy?

• White

• Red

• Black

• Blue

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What did Thisbe do when she found Pyramus?

• She ran away

• She called for help

• She took her own life

• She buried him

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the main theme of "The Story of Dædalus and Icarus" from Ovid's Metamorphoses?

• The dangers of pride and disobedience

• The importance of friendship

• The power of love

• The value of hard work

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What advice does Dædalus give to Icarus about flying?

• Fly as high as possible

• Stay close to the water

• Keep to the middle way

• Follow the birds

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What material did Dædalus use to fasten the wings?

• Glue

• Wax

• String

• Metal

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CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What does Icarus do that leads to his downfall?

• He follows his father's instructions

• He flies too low

• He ignores his father's warnings

• He lands safely

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What is the significance of the island named Icaria?

• It is where Dædalus was born

• It is named after Icarus

• It is where the gods live

• It is where the story begins

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What does Dædalus do to prepare for their escape from Crete?

• Builds a boat

• Constructs wings

• Digs a tunnel

• Climbs a mountain

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9