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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 she can retrieve her long lost treasure.
(b) So she can hide her valuables.
(c) So she can tell him who his father is.
(d) So it's out of her way.

2. Why must the entire town watch Theseus and the queen?
(a) To ensure the continuation of the bloodline.
(b) To ensure that the crops will grow.
(c) To reassure them of this union.
(d) To bring prosperity to the town.

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

4. Of what city is Theseus' mother the chief priestess?
(a) Crete.
(b) Hellene.
(c) Troizen.
(d) Athens.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Theseus' childhood friend who begs to come with him?

2. Where does Aigeus want Theseus to go when he is able to get the items from under the stone?

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

4. Who do Theseus and his friend find on the side of the road?

5. What is the name of the next town Theseus travels to after leaving the camp?

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