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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the king invite Theseus to drink with him?
(a) Wine.
(b) Fruit juice.
(c) Water.
(d) Beer.

3. What is the relationship of Diokles and Theseus?
(a) Grandfather and grandson.
(b) Father and son.
(c) Brothers.
(d) Uncle and nephew.

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

5. What does the king violently stop Theseus from doing?
(a) Leaving the castle.
(b) Taking his first bite of food.
(c) Taking his first sip of wine.
(d) Entering his chamber.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Aigeus want Theseus to go when he is able to get the items from under the stone?

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

3. What does the queen announce the oracle has proclaimed about Theseus' coming?

4. What is the name of the queen's brother?

5. How does Theseus' father agree to treat the people in Eleusis?

Short Essay Questions

1. Recall what happens when Theseus meets Aigeus for the first time.

2. Explain Theseus' plan to get out of the kingdom without shaming his name.

3. Describe how Theseus' parents came together.

4. Evaluate Theseus' actions, concentrating on how much he has matured as king.

5. Describe the relationship between Theseus and Kannadis, concentrating on how Kannadis helps Theseus to understand Poseidon.

6. Define the relationship between Theseus and Xanthos.

7. Analyze the relationship between Theseus and his grandfather as Theseus grows from boy to man.

8. Recall what the oracle announces about Theseus' journey.

9. Analyze the relationship between Theseus and Aigeus at their first meeting.

10. Describe the connection between Theseus and Poseidon.

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