The Cruel Tribute Quiz

What did King Minos threaten to do to the city of Athens?

• Build a temple

• Offer a peace treaty

• March into the city and destroy it

• Send gifts to the rulers

What did Minos require from Athens as a tribute?

• Gold and silver

• Seven youths and seven maidens

• Fifty nephews

• A ship full of treasures

Why did Minos demand a tribute from Athens?

• To gain more wealth

• To avenge the death of his son

• To expand his kingdom

• To form an alliance

What was the consequence if Athens failed to pay the tribute?

• Minos would forgive them

• Minos would increase the tribute

• Minos would destroy their city

• Minos would take over their kingdom

Who was the monster that the youths and maidens were to be devoured by?

• The Cyclops

• The Hydra

• The Minotaur

• The Chimera

Who was the young man from Troezen that came to Athens?

• Hercules

• Perseus

• Theseus

• Odysseus

What did Theseus decide to do about the tribute to Crete?

• Pay the tribute quietly.

• Negotiate with King Minos.

• Slay the monster Minotaur and defy King Minos.

• Leave Athens to avoid the problem.

How were the youths and maidens chosen to be sent to Crete?

• By a vote among the citizens.

• By drawing lots from vessels.

• By a royal decree.

• By volunteering.

What did Theseus promise his father before leaving on the black ship?

• To return with a white sail

• To defeat the Minotaur

• To bring back treasure

• To never return

Who was the fairest of the women of Crete mentioned in the text?

• Ariadne

• Minerva

• Helen

• Athena