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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4: Chapter 7-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Theseus' lover begin to cry?
(a) She believes he's worthy to be a king of an entire kingdom.
(b) Theseus struck her.
(c) She feels guilty for being with Theseus.
(d) She and Theseus have quarreled.

2. What does the queen do after her fight with Theseus?
(a) She becomes silent and submissive.
(b) She demands an apology.
(c) She gets angry and leaves.
(d) She breaks down crying.

3. In the story that Theseus' grandfather tells him, what befalls the city?
(a) A drought.
(b) A flood.
(c) A plague.
(d) An earthquake.

4. Why does Theseus choose not to travel to Athens on the ship?
(a) He believes it would be faster to travel on land.
(b) He realizes that the ship is not big enough.
(c) He gets very sick on ships.
(d) He's offended by the words of the ship's captain.

5. Why won't Theseus go to his lover the night before the bull dance?
(a) He must keep his pledge to his fellow cranes.
(b) He must stay away because he's being followed.
(c) He no longer desires her.
(d) He is angry with her.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What items does Theseus find under the rock?

4. How did the queen of Crete treat her son when he was young?

5. What is the name of the king's woman?

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