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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 items does Theseus find under the rock?
(a) Shield and sword.
(b) Helmet and shield.
(c) Sandals and shield.
(d) Sword and sandals.

2. Who is the queen of the town Theseus travels to?
(a) Mary.
(b) Persephone.
(c) Helen.
(d) Dia.

3. Why does Aigeus ask the king if he can go to the priestess?
(a) He would like to ask her for advice.
(b) He has a great attraction for her and would like to make her his wife.
(c) He wants to become king.
(d) He has no sons of his own and is certain the gods would grant one of this union.

4. After Theseus' friend is killed, he comes to a camp of _________.
(a) Soldiers.
(b) Merchants.
(c) Young shepherds.
(d) Traveling gypsies.

5. Where does Theseus' father rule?
(a) Troizen.
(b) Hellene.
(c) Athens.
(d) Crete.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does the oracle announce about Theseus' journey?

4. How old is Theseus when he is sent to begin his service to Poseidon?

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

(see the answer key)

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