Theseus and the Minotaur - 5th Grade Quiz

Why did Theseus go into the labyrinth?

• He wanted to explore it for fun

• He got lost while visiting Crete

• He wanted to stop the Minotaur and save Athens

• He was ordered to clean it by King Minos

What emotion did Theseus feel when the gate slammed shut?

• Excitement

• Bravery

• Confidence

• Fear

Who built the labyrinth and why?

• King Aegeus, to protect Theseus

• Princess Ariadne, to trap her father

• King Minos, to hold the Minotaur

• The Athenians, to escape from Crete

What did Princess Ariadne give Theseus?

• A magic sword

• A shield

• A secret map

• A string

What was Theseus's secret weapon?

• His shield

• A ball of string

How did the Minotaur get knocked out?

• Theseus punched it

• It tripped on the string and hit the wall

• Ariadne used magic

• It got tired and fell asleep

What helped Theseus escape the labyrinth?

• A tunnel under the wall

• His strength and speed

• Following the string back

• A hidden door

What best describes Theseus's character?

• Lazy and sneaky

• Brave and determined

• Scared and unprepared

• Selfish and rude

Why did King Aegeus obey King Minos's demand?

• He didn't care about Athens

• He wanted to test his son

• He wanted to keep peace

• He was friends with the Minotaur

What is the main idea of the story?

• A monster destroys a city

• A hero defeats a monster

• A king loses his kingdom

• A labyrinth is built