The Legend of The Sphinx Quiz

What do you know about the Sphinx in Egypt?

What is a riddle?

• A riddle is a type of poem that rhymes and tells a story about a hero.

• A riddle is a factual statement or a straightforward question without any hidden meaning.

• A riddle is a question, statement, or word puzzle that needs careful thought to work out the correct answer or meaning.

• A riddle is a magical spell used in ancient stories to summon mythical creatures.

What elements do you expect in a story set in Ancient Egypt?

How do you think a prince might solve a riddle posed by a mythical creature?

• By fighting the creature.

• By running away.

• By asking a friend.

• By thinking carefully and creatively.

What emotions do you think the characters in the story will experience?

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What do you think the lesson or moral of the story will be?

• Always be strong

• Knowledge and wisdom are powerful

• Never trust mythical creatures

• Running away is the best option

Identify the infinite verbs in the following sentence: "The Sphinx posed a riddle to all who dared approach her."

• Posed

• Dared

• Approach

• All of them

What is the gerund form of the verb "to protect" as used in the context of the story?

(a)  

Give the plural of "Sphinx"

(a)  

Which of the following words is an adjective used in the story?

• Creature

• Legend

• Majestic

• Sentinel