Story of Theseus and the Minotaur

Why did the King of Athens make a deal with King Minos of Crete?

• to make money

• to keep the people of Athens safe

• to frighten King Minos

After a 9 year period of safety, the King of Athens would send 7 boys and 7 girls to be...

• eaten by the Minotaur

• put in chains

• to become royalty

Where did the Minotaur live?

• in a tower

• in the labyrinth (maze)

• in the deep forest

How did the princess help Theseus?

• by giving him rocks and stones to throw at the Minotaur

• by giving him money to help her escape

• by giving him a ball of string to find his way out of the maze

Who killed the Minotaur?

• The princess

• Theseus

• The King

After they all escaped Crete, what happened to the princess?

• she was left on another island

• she became the queen

• she fell in love with Theseus

What was the central message of the story?

• you cannot trust a Minotaur

• keep your word

• be a hero

How did the King of Athens keep his word to King Minos?

• After 9 years, he sent 7 boys and 7 girls to be eaten by the Minotaur

• He told the King of Crete to stop sending his ships to Athens

• He shared the secrets of the Minotaur

Describe Theseus

• puzzled and bewildered

• meek and afraid

• courageous and determined

Describe the Minotaur

• hall bull and half lion

• half man and half bull

• half bull and half goat