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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. What happens when Theseus stomps the ground after Simo makes fun of him?
(a) A giant hole forms.
(b) An earthquake begins.
(c) He injures his foot.
(d) It begins to rain.

2. What is the name of the other boy who comes to serve Poseidon?
(a) Simo.
(b) Pittheus.
(c) Kannadis.
(d) Diokles.

3. Who is the queen of the town Theseus travels to?
(a) Persephone.
(b) Helen.
(c) Dia.
(d) Mary.

4. After Theseus' friend is killed, he comes to a camp of _________.
(a) Merchants.
(b) Young shepherds.
(c) Soldiers.
(d) Traveling gypsies.

5. What items does Theseus find under the rock?
(a) Sandals and shield.
(b) Helmet and shield.
(c) Sword and sandals.
(d) Shield and sword.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Theseus is 7-years-old, what animal does his grandfather sacrifice in a ceremony?

2. Of what city is Theseus' mother the chief priestess?

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

4. How many women had Aigeus been married to before he met Theseus' mother?

5. What is the relationship of Diokles and Theseus?

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