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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. How are Theseus and his friend traveling to Athens?
(a) On donkeys.
(b) On horses.
(c) By foot.
(d) In a wagon.

2. What do the people of the town believe must happen every year?
(a) The queen must have another child.
(b) The queen must sacrifice one of her children.
(c) A new queen must be crowned.
(d) A new king must be crowned.

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

4. What does the queen announce the oracle has proclaimed about Theseus' coming?
(a) He's come to destroy the town.
(b) He's come to pay homage to the king and queen.
(c) He's come to kill the current king.
(d) He's come to marry the queen.

5. Who do the people of the town care more for as their leader?
(a) The Queen.
(b) The Prince.
(c) The Princess.
(d) The King.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what god is Theseus told from birth that he is begotten?

2. Who is Theseus' mentor?

3. What items does Theseus find under the rock?

4. Who does Theseus' mother reveal to be his father?

5. What is the name of the road on which Theseus travels to Athens?

(see the answer key)

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