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

2. What is Theseus' house called?
(a) Hellene.
(b) Crete.
(c) Athens.
(d) Troizen.

3. How many women had Aigeus been married to before he met Theseus' mother?
(a) One.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Theseus' father the son of?

2. From what god is Theseus told from birth that he is begotten?

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

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

5. What does Theseus hear the harper singing about?

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