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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1: Chapter 1-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Aigeus ask the king if he can go to the priestess?
(a) He would like to ask her for advice.
(b) He has no sons of his own and is certain the gods would grant one of this union.
(c) He wants to become king.
(d) He has a great attraction for her and would like to make her his wife.

2. How is Theseus' grandfather feeling when Theseus comes to visit him?
(a) Angry.
(b) Sickly.
(c) Excited.
(d) Happy.

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

4. Who does Theseus' mother reveal to be his father?
(a) King Pittheus.
(b) Kannadis.
(c) Diokles.
(d) Aigeus.

5. Who is Theseus' mentor?
(a) Kannadis.
(b) Diokles.
(c) Pittheus.
(d) Simo.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Theseus' mother ask him to lift the altar stone?

2. Where does Theseus' father rule?

3. What does Theseus hear the harper singing about?

4. What happens when Theseus stomps the ground after Simo makes fun of him?

5. Why does Simo make fun of Theseus?

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