What do Yadi and Alex call Zoe and her popular friends?

• A. Cerberus
• B. Olympus
• C. Minotaur
• D. Hydra

Answer: (A)

Think in terms of metaphor and social dynamics. Cerberus is the three-headed guard dog at the gates of the underworld, symbolizing a boundary and who gets to cross it. When Yadi and Alex label Zoe and her popular friends as Cerberus, they’re signaling that this group acts like a protective gatekeeper—tight, intimidating, and capable of keeping others out. The three heads hint at a tightly-knit trio rather than a single figure, which fits a small but powerful clique.

The other options don’t align as well with that gatekeeping idea: Olympus would imply ruling gods, Minotaur points to a single fearsome creature in a maze, and Hydra suggests many heads or constant trouble, which isn’t as direct a fit for a group that controls access to the social circle. Cerberus best captures the sense of a protective, boundary-setting trio.