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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3: Chapter 3; Book 4: Chapter 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Theseus discover when reaching the palace?
(a) The queen is ill.
(b) The queen waiting to kill him.
(c) The queen waiting in anticipation of his arrival.
(d) The queen has killed herself.

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

3. What is the name of the palace where the bull dancers will be training?
(a) Nisos.
(b) Hellene.
(c) Pylas.
(d) Knosses.

4. Who tells Theseus that the gods favor him?
(a) Simo.
(b) His father.
(c) An old woman.
(d) His mother.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who does Theseus find to leave his sword?

4. What does Theseus think of the person who tells him the gods favor him?

5. In the story that Theseus' grandfather tells him, what befalls the city?

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