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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. From what god is Theseus told from birth that he is begotten?
(a) Ares.
(b) Hades.
(c) Poseidon.
(d) Zeus.

2. Why does Simo make fun of Theseus?
(a) He's slow.
(b) He's small.
(c) He's large.
(d) He's skinny.

3. Who do Theseus and his friend find on the side of the road?
(a) A traveling group of entertainers.
(b) A woman penniless and starving.
(c) A man beaten and left for dead.
(d) Merchants selling goods.

4. After a quarrel, what does Theseus offer to do for the queen?
(a) To buy her something new.
(b) To help her with her problem.
(c) To beat her because she has forgotten that she is a woman.
(d) To leave the town.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Theseus when he finishes his service to Poseidon?

2. Whom do Theseus and his friend run into as they begin their journey?

3. Why does Theseus' mother not want Theseus to tell anyone along his journey who he is?

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

5. What does Theseus do to the man who kills his friend?

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