The Riddle of the Sphinx

What was the name of the Greek city mentioned in the story?

• Athens

• Thebes

• Sparta

• Corinth

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Where did the Sphinx live according to the story?

• In a cave

• On a towering rock

• In a forest

• In a palace

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What kind of creature was the Sphinx in the story?

• A statue

• A living beast

• A bird

• A fish

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What part of the Sphinx's body was like a lion?

• Her face

• Her wings

• Her body

• Her tail

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What feature did the Theban Sphinx have that allowed her to attack people?

• Sharp claws

• Wings

• A long tail

• Fire breath

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What could the Sphinx do that was similar to humans?

• Swim

• Speak

• Dance

• Write

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What did the Sphinx do to travelers trying to enter or leave Thebes?

• Greet them

• Pose a riddle

• Give them gifts

• Ignore them

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What is the Sphinx in Egypt known for?

• Being a living creature

• Being a great stone statue

• Being a famous king

• Being a magical bird

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What did the Theban Sphinx have that the Egyptian statue did not?

• A lion's body

• The face and neck of a human woman

• A stone base

• A crown

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What did travelers know about the Sphinx when they approached Thebes?

• She would help them

• She would be waiting on her high rock

• She would be asleep

• She would be gone

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