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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4: Chapter 7-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Theseus troubled by the king's son checking up on him during the bull dancer training?
(a) He thinks he'll keep him from being a leaper.
(b) He thinks he'll keep him from being a catcher.
(c) He thinks he'll keep him from being a dancer.
(d) He thinks he'll keep him from being a chaser.

2. What age is Theseus as he narrates the story?
(a) A young man.
(b) An old man.
(c) A child.
(d) A teenager.

3. What is the name of the king's woman?
(a) Helen.
(b) Idis.
(c) Persephone.
(d) Medea.

4. Of what city is Theseus' mother the chief priestess?
(a) Crete.
(b) Athens.
(c) Hellene.
(d) Troizen.

5. After Theseus talks to his grandfather, how many days is it until a ship arrives at Troizen to take him to Athens?
(a) Seven days.
(b) Fourteen days.
(c) Thirty days.
(d) Three days.

Short Answer Questions

1. While training to become a bull dancer, what does Theseus beg Poseidon to make him?

2. In the first three months, how many members do the cranes lose bull dancing?

3. What does the king invite Theseus to drink with him?

4. What two things will end the bull dancing?

5. What is the name of the next town Theseus travels to after leaving the camp?

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