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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. Why does Theseus' mother need to give herself to the first man that is sent by the gods?
(a) To prove her devotion to the gods.
(b) To prove her humility.
(c) To atone for the neglect given to certain gods.
(d) To atone for her past sins.

2. In the story that Theseus' grandfather tells him, what befalls the city?
(a) A drought.
(b) A flood.
(c) An earthquake.
(d) A plague.

3. Who does Theseus' mother reveal to be his father?
(a) Kannadis.
(b) King Pittheus.
(c) Diokles.
(d) Aigeus.

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

5. How does Theseus make the people in the camp feel?
(a) Nervous.
(b) Angry.
(c) Envious.
(d) Safe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Theseus and his men come upon at the end of the borders?

2. Of what city is Theseus' mother the chief priestess?

3. Why does Theseus' mother ask him to lift the altar stone?

4. How does Theseus kill the queen's brother?

5. What does Theseus do for his men after they defeat the city?

(see the answer key)

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