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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1: Chapter 5-6; Book 2: Chapter 1-2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the other boy who comes to serve Poseidon?
(a) Pittheus.
(b) Diokles.
(c) Kannadis.
(d) Simo.

2. Who is Theseus' mentor?
(a) Diokles.
(b) Kannadis.
(c) Pittheus.
(d) Simo.

3. In Theseus' dream, what does he use to move the rock?
(a) Someone helps him.
(b) Spades.
(c) Wood poles.
(d) A wagon.

4. What does Theseus do to the man who kills his friend?
(a) He kills him.
(b) He follows him, but the man gets away.
(c) He does nothing.
(d) He wounds him badly but lets him leave.

5. Why does Simo make fun of Theseus?
(a) He's small.
(b) He's skinny.
(c) He's large.
(d) He's slow.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Theseus' father the son of?

2. What do the people of the town believe must happen every year?

3. Who is the ruler of the neighboring kingdom?

4. Whom do Theseus and his friend run into as they begin their journey?

5. Why does Theseus choose not to travel to Athens on the ship?

(see the answer key)

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