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Theseus and the Minotaur

Authored by Joanna Vadala

English

7th Grade

CCSS covered

Used 9+ times

Theseus and the Minotaur
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason the Athenians had to send tributes to King Minos of Crete?

To repay a debt

To appease the gods

To avoid war

To honor a treaty

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Minotaur?

A mythical creature, half-man and half-bull

A fearsome dragon

) A giant three-headed dog

 A powerful sea serpent

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Theseus decide to volunteer to go to Crete?

He was eager for adventure.

He wanted to prove his bravery to his father.

He felt obligated to protect his people

He was seeking fame and fortune.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

  1. What was the signal that Theseus would return safely?

 A white flag

A white dove

White sails on the ship

Black sails on the ship

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Ariadne help Theseus?

She provided him with a knife.

She gave him a map of the labyrinth.

She offered him food and water.

She gave him a ball of string.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to the Minotaur?

Theseus snapped its neck.

 It escaped the labyrinth.

It was imprisoned by Theseus.

It was driven back to the sea.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

  1. Why did Theseus forget to change the sails of his ship?

He was distracted by Ariadne.

He was celebrating his victory.

He was in a hurry to return home.

He was afraid of his father's disapproval.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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