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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 ask him to lift the altar stone?
(a) So it's out of her way.
(b) So she can tell him who his father is.
(c) So she can hide her valuables.
(d) So she can retrieve her long lost treasure.

2. In Theseus' dream, what does he use to move the rock?
(a) A wagon.
(b) Someone helps him.
(c) Spades.
(d) Wood poles.

3. What does the oracle announce about Theseus' journey?
(a) Theseus will make many friends along the way and will be very successful.
(b) Theseus will be afflicted with sickness and will die.
(c) Theseus will gain riches and acquire a new kingdom.
(d) Theseus will meet trouble and it will be serious but that the journey will not take his life.

4. How old is Theseus when he is sent to begin his service to Poseidon?
(a) 10 years old.
(b) 13 years old.
(c) 16 years old.
(d) 8 years old.

5. What is the relationship of Diokles and Theseus?
(a) Uncle and nephew.
(b) Brothers.
(c) Grandfather and grandson.
(d) Father and son.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Theseus' father rule?

2. How are Theseus and his friend traveling to Athens?

3. What do the people of the town pick someone to do every year?

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

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

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