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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2: Chapter 3; Book 3: Chapter 1-2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to the body of the person that's killed every year in the town?
(a) The body is thrown into the sea.
(b) The body is buried in the town's cemetery.
(c) The body is cremated and the ashes spread over the fields.
(d) The body is plowed into the field.

2. What is the name of the first castle Theseus comes to?
(a) Megara.
(b) Nisos.
(c) Sinis.
(d) Hellene.

3. As Theseus heads back to his people, what does he discover the queen ordered?
(a) A banquet in his honor.
(b) A special ceremony to celebrate his return.
(c) That he is to be killed.
(d) A monument to be constructed in his honor.

4. How old is Theseus when he is sent to begin his service to Poseidon?
(a) 13 years old.
(b) 16 years old.
(c) 10 years old.
(d) 8 years old.

5. How does Theseus' father agree to treat the people in Eleusis?
(a) As better than Athenians.
(b) Beneath the people of Athens.
(c) As equals.
(d) As servants.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Theseus' grandfather feel when he learns Theseus didn't go on the ship?

2. After Theseus talks to his grandfather, how many days is it until a ship arrives at Troizen to take him to Athens?

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

4. Why does Aigeus command the king and the priestess to keep Theseus' identity hidden?

5. Why must the entire town watch Theseus and the queen?

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