The Greek Hero's Trial — Questions and answers

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What were Theseus and Ariadne doing at the beginning of the story?

Choices

  1. Having a calm boat ride.
  2. Fishing for a big catch.
  3. Chasing a legend to find a monster. ✓
  4. Playing hide-and-seek on a boat.

Answer: Chasing a legend to find a monster.

From page 1

How did Ariadne feel when they first landed on Crete?

Choices

  1. Excited to explore the island.
  2. Scared and uncomfortable. ✓
  3. Happy to meet new people.
  4. Annoyed by the silence.

Answer: Scared and uncomfortable.

From page 2

What did Daedalus offer Theseus and Ariadne to help them in the Labyrinth?

Choices

  1. A map of the Labyrinth's twists and turns.
  2. A magic sword to defeat the Minotaur.
  3. A spool of magic string to find their way back. ✓
  4. A guide to lead them through the maze.

Answer: A spool of magic string to find their way back.

From page 3

Who did Theseus and Ariadne meet inside the Labyrinth?

Choices

  1. A talking raven.
  2. A young girl with wild eyes. ✓
  3. Another group of heroes.
  4. The Minotaur itself.

Answer: A young girl with wild eyes.

From page 4

What special object did Ione offer to Theseus and Ariadne?

Choices

  1. A powerful magic potion.
  2. A hidden map of the maze.
  3. A silver flute that soothes beasts. ✓
  4. A sharp dagger for protection.

Answer: A silver flute that soothes beasts.

From page 5

What terrible discovery did Theseus and Ariadne make after encountering the Minotaur?

Choices

  1. The Minotaur was much smaller than they expected.
  2. The golden thread they used to guide them was gone. ✓
  3. They had lost the silver flute Ione gave them.
  4. The Minotaur had a friend with it.

Answer: The golden thread they used to guide them was gone.

From page 6

What was Theseus and Ariadne's plan to escape the Minotaur?

Choices

  1. They decided to fight the Minotaur together with their daggers.
  2. Ariadne would play the flute while Theseus searched for the lost thread.
  3. Theseus would play the flute to distract the Minotaur, and Ariadne would find an exit. ✓
  4. They planned to hide in a dark corner until the Minotaur left.

Answer: Theseus would play the flute to distract the Minotaur, and Ariadne would find an exit.

From page 7

What did Ariadne find that helped them find a way out of the Labyrinth?

Choices

  1. A secret map drawn on the wall.
  2. A hidden spring that led to a tunnel. ✓
  3. The golden thread, returned by a magical creature.
  4. A talking bird that showed her the way.

Answer: A hidden spring that led to a tunnel.

From page 8

Who was waiting for Theseus and Ariadne when they finally escaped the Labyrinth?

Choices

  1. Daedalus, the labyrinth's creator.
  2. The Minotaur, still angry.
  3. Ione, the young girl they met inside. ✓
  4. Their parents, worried about them.

Answer: Ione, the young girl they met inside.

From page 9