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Theseus & Hero's Journey

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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1.

Which of the following details sets up Theseus' story and provides information about his "ordinary world"?

a)

He defeated the minotaur.

b)

He falls in love with Ariadne.

c)

He is the son of Aegeus.

d)

He travels to Athens.

2.

When is Theseus called to adventure?

a)

He learns that Athenians must pay tribute to Minos by entering the labyrinth.

b)

His father is Aegeus.

c)

He captured the bull.

3.

True/False: Theseus refuses the call to adventure.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Which of the following characters plays the role of mentor for Theseus?

a)

King Minos

b)

Zeus

c)

Aegeus

d)

Hera

5.

At what point does Theseus cross the threshold to his adventure?

a)

When he enters Athens.

b)

When he leaves Athens and goes to the island of Crete.

c)

When he goes to Rome.

6.

Who acts as an ally to Theseus while trying to get through the labyrinth?

a)

Aeriadne

b)

Daedelus

c)

Zeus

d)

Aeriadne and Daedelus

7.

What is one of Theseus' biggest challenges while in the labyrinth?

a)

Defeating the minotaur

b)

Falling in love with Ariadne

c)

Dealing with King Minos

8.

What is supposed to be Theseus' reward for completing his journey?

a)

Getting to take Ariadne to Greece.

b)

Leaving Athens alive.

c)

Taking over the Island of Crete.

9.

What are the tragedies that Theseus faces on his road back?

a)

Not making it back

b)

Losing Ariadne and his father

c)

Not defeating the sea monsters

10.

How does Theseus' hero's journey end?

a)

Him being the new King of Athens.

b)

Him going back to the island of Crete.

c)

Him searching for a new love interest.