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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. Why does Theseus' mother not want Theseus to tell anyone along his journey who he is?
(a) She fears they'd want him dead because he's heir to his father's kingdom.
(b) She fears a woman might seduce him because of his birthright.
(c) She has many enemies that would kill him because he's her son.
(d) She worries he'd be robbed of his possessions.

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

3. What name does Theseus and his kinsmen decide to call themselves?
(a) Cranes.
(b) Hawks.
(c) Bulls.
(d) Falcons.

4. How does Theseus kill the queen's brother?
(a) A spear in his heart.
(b) A spear in his back.
(c) Chops off his head.
(d) A spear in his side.

5. What does Theseus hear the harper singing about?
(a) A city that built great structures and the methods they used.
(b) A city where great riches can be found.
(c) A city that moved great rocks and the methods they used.
(d) A city where potions can be found to heal the sick.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Aigeus ask the king if he can go to the priestess?

2. What does the queen do after her fight with Theseus?

3. When Theseus is 7-years-old, what animal does his grandfather sacrifice in a ceremony?

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

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

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