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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 command the king and the priestess to keep Theseus' identity hidden?
(a) To raise him as a peasant.
(b) To keep him from overtaking the throne.
(c) To enable him to have more sons.
(d) To keep him safe.

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

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

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

5. Why does Simo make fun of Theseus?
(a) He's slow.
(b) He's skinny.
(c) He's small.
(d) He's large.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Theseus' father rule?

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

3. What age is Theseus as he narrates the story?

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

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

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