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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1: Chapter 5-6; Book 2: Chapter 1-2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How does Theseus make the people in the camp feel?
(a) Safe.
(b) Angry.
(c) Nervous.
(d) Envious.

4. What does Theseus ask the king of the town just before taking his life?
(a) To tell him the secrets of the town.
(b) To beg for mercy.
(c) To forgive him any sin for taking his life.
(d) To please stop crying.

5. Who is Theseus' mentor?
(a) Simo.
(b) Pittheus.
(c) Diokles.
(d) Kannadis.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Aigeus command the king and the priestess to keep Theseus' identity hidden?

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

3. Why does Theseus decide to make friends with one of the neighboring kingdoms?

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

5. Who is Theseus' father the son of?

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