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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. What does Theseus think of the person who tells him the gods favor him?
(a) This person is gentle and kind.
(b) This person is old and senile.
(c) This person is funny.
(d) This person is cruel.

2. How did the queen of Crete treat her son when he was young?
(a) He was treated as an outcast and told he was nasty.
(b) He was held dear by his mother.
(c) He was liked but not favored.
(d) He was ignored but not treated badly.

3. Who is the town ruled by?
(a) The elderly.
(b) Men.
(c) The townspeople.
(d) Women.

4. Where does Theseus go after killing the king?
(a) To his lover's chambers.
(b) To practice bull dancing.
(c) Back to his own bed.
(d) To meet with his kinsmen.

5. What is the name of the girl wearing a goddess outfit in Crete that Theseus is attracted to?
(a) Mary.
(b) Ariadne.
(c) Corinth.
(d) Helen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the entire town watch Theseus and the queen doing?

2. Who do Theseus and his friend find on the side of the road?

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

4. What color of flag does Theseus' father ask Theseus to run up on the ship if he returns?

5. Who do the people of the town care more for as their leader?

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