Theseus and the Minotaur Quiz

Fill in the blank: Theseus was able to find his way out of the labyrinth by holding onto a ______.

• rope

• string

• chain

• ribbon

Fill in the blank: The word 'Summon' means to call to appear for a specific ______.

• reason

• purpose

• event

• time

Fill in the blank: Theseus tiptoed his way into the heart of the ______.

• city

• labyrinth

• forest

• castle

What was the clever item that Princess Ariadne gave to Theseus?

• A sword

• A shield

• A string

• A map

What did Theseus do after defeating the Minotaur?

• He celebrated

• He followed the string back to freedom

• He got lost

• He stayed in the labyrinth.

How does the author introduce the story in paragraph 1?

• by engaging the reader with an exciting moment of action

• by telling why Theseus feels he must battle the Minotaur

• by giving background information about the setting

• by hinting at how Theseus will solve his problem

Fill in the blank: The string in the story symbolizes ______.

• hope

• confusion

• danger

• freedom

Fill in the blank: Theseus's ability to navigate the maze represents his ______.

• intelligence

• strength

• kindness

• fear

Fill in the blank: The maze in the story is a metaphor for ______.

• life's challenges

• a simple task

• a game

• a journey

What role does the string play in the story?

• It is a tool for escape

• It is a weapon

• It is a distraction

• It is a decoration