Characters
Who is Theseus's Father
King Aegus
What advantage does Theseus have that the others did not?
His secret weapon- string
Where is Theseus trapped?
In the labyrinth
What does mortal mean?
Someone who does not live forever?
Why does Theseus move quietly along the walls?
to make sure the Minotaur does not hear him
Who gives Theseus the string?
Princess Ariadne
What sound warns Theseus that the Minotaur is close?
Loud panting as it gets closer and closer
What is the name of King Minos's island?
Crete
a mean, harsh, or evil laugh
Why does Ariadne’s help have to be secret?
King Minos would not allow her to help someone survive the labyrinth
What is a Minotaur?
A monster that is half man and half bull
What sound does Theseus hear as the gate shuts?
King Minos's cruel cackle
How are the labyrinth's walls described?
Towering, winding, branching in every direction.
What does labyrinth mean?
A huge and confusing maze with lots of twists and turns
Why might Theseus question the usefulness of the string?
It can help him escape, but not if the Minotaur kills him first.
Who built the labyrinth?
Daedalus
What does King Minos order every year?
14 Athenians/youths to be fed to the Minotaur
What mood is created by "shadowy corners" and "silent darkness"?
Suspense, fear, or tension
What does lurked mean?
To be hidden and waiting to do something bad
Why does the author describe the Minotaur’s body as “not quite like anything on Earth”?
To emphasize how unnatural and frightening the creature is.
What does Theseus’s decision to go to Crete show about him?
He is brave, determined, heroic, willing to risk his life
How does the Minotaur die?
It bangs it's head against the wall, killing itself
Where does Theseus live?
Athens
What does “the blood and bravery draining from his face” suggest?
He is becoming scared or losing confidence
What does the loud clang of the shield foreshadow?
That it will attract the Minotaur’s attention and put Theseus in danger.