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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. How many men is Theseus bringing to help in his father's war?
(a) Three thousand men.
(b) Five hundred men.
(c) Five thousand men.
(d) A thousand men.

2. What does Theseus continually pray to Poseidon about?
(a) For help.
(b) A sign.
(c) For strength.
(d) A special weapon.

3. How many months will the bull dancers have to train?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) One month.
(c) Three months.
(d) Six months.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How is Theseus' grandfather feeling when Theseus comes to visit him?

3. What does Theseus' father want to do for Theseus' birthday?

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

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

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