Sarah Hartill- 10J

Scylla and Minos Quiz

All Questions are worth 1 mark except those marked with a (2) next to them. This indicates two points must be made to achieve the full mark.

1.

Who was the king of Crete?

2.

What was a symbol of winning the war?

(Hint: King Nisus)

3.

Which God did Scylla compare Minos to when he used a bow and arrow?

4.

Which city did Minos make war upon?

5.

Why didnt Scylla want to delay surrendering the war?

6.

Why was Scylla in a position of power?

7.

When Scylla surrendered, what did she hope the country would be payment for?

8.

How did Scylla betray her father? (2)

9.

What was Minos reaction to Scylla surrendering the war?

10.

What did Scylla do in a desperate attempt to keep Minos with her?

11.

How did Nisus get payback on Scylla? (2)

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12. What is the evidence for Metamorphosis in this story? (2)