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WorksheetsTheseus part 3
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which best summarizes the first 2 parts of Theseus?
A young man proves that he is strong and mature enough to meet his father, the King of Athens. Choosing the most difficult path, the young man defeats many enemies while his reputation grows throughout the land. Once he finally arrives at Athens there are enemies that he is unaware of they try to do him harm.
A young man proves that he is strong and mature enough to meet his father, the King of Athens. Choosing the most difficult path, the young man defeats many enemies while his reputation grows throughout the land. Finally, Theseus arrives at Athens and his father is overwhelmed with joy.
A young man proves that he is strong and mature enough to meet his father, the King of Athens. After taking his grandfather's advice, Theseus sails to Athens to battle Medea for the right to the throne.
A young man proves that he is strong and mature enough to meet his father, the King of Athens. After defeating a giant sow, Theseus arrives at Athens and rescues his father from Procrustes and Scinis that have been holding the king hostage.
"One morning, when Prince Theseus awoke, he fancied that he must have had a very sorrowful dream, and that it was still running in his mind, even now that his eyes were open. For it appeared as if the air was full of a melancholy wail; ..."
Based on the excerpt, which term is the best synonym for melancholy?
scary
angry
sad
loud
Which statement best summarizes the relationship between Athens and Crete?
Athens and Crete are enemies that are at war with each other.
King Aegeus and King Minos are bitter enemies that continually try to conquer each other.
Athens sends young men and women each year to slay the minotaur.
Athens has to sacrifice 14 young people each year as tribute for the Minotaur.
What is the difference between Theseus' opinion of the tribute and his father's opinion?
Theseus wants Athens to refuse to pay tribute.
Aegeus wants Theseus to save Athens from the minotaur.
Aegeus wants Theseus to avoid the tribute but Theseus feels that he should volunteer.
Theseus is afraid that he'll be selected to face the minotaur.
Why are the ship's sails black?
They symbolize sadness and despair because the ship is sending young people to their death.
So they can arrive in Crete without being seen.
Black is the required symbol for the tribute to Crete.
Black is the royal color of the Athenians.
"The old king shed tears, and besought Theseus not to leave him desolate in his old age,..."
Which term would best replace the word desolate?
empty
alone
angry
ruin
"And, dearest Theseus, if, by some happy chance, you should escape the jaws of the Minotaur, then tear down those dismal sails, and hoist others that shall be bright as the sunshine."
Based on the statement, what does dismal most likely mean?
depressing
exciting
agitating
solemn
According to the ancient Greeks, a worthy king should put his subjects above himself.
Which statement proves that Theseus will be a worthy king?
But King Ægeus shook his venerable head, and to convince Theseus that it was quite a hopeless case, he gave him an explanation of the whole affair.
But when Theseus heard the story, he straightened himself up, so that he seemed taller than ever before; and as for his face, it was indignant, despiteful, bold, tender, and compassionate, all in one look.
No peace could they obtain, however, except on condition that they should send seven young men and seven maidens, every year, to be devoured by the pet monster of the cruel King Minos.
“It is because I am a prince, your son, and the rightful heir of your kingdom, that I freely take upon me the calamity of your subjects,” answered Theseus.
Choose an attribute (from the list below) that best describes Theseus and cite (copy and past from the selection) evidence to support your answer.
Brave
Noble
Determined
Based on the myth so far, what events may possibly happen? Check all that apply.
Theseus will change his mind and run away.
Theseus will defeat the Minotaur.
Theseus will save the other prisoners.
The Minotaur will defeat Theseus because of his fear.
