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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 Theseus' mother ask him to lift the altar stone?
(a) So it's out of her way.
(b) So she can retrieve her long lost treasure.
(c) So she can tell him who his father is.
(d) So she can hide her valuables.

2. Who seeks to take the throne from Aigeus?
(a) His cousin.
(b) His uncle.
(c) His two brothers.
(d) His sister.

3. What age is Theseus as he narrates the story?
(a) A teenager.
(b) An old man.
(c) A young man.
(d) A child.

4. What does Theseus continually pray to Poseidon about?
(a) For help.
(b) A special weapon.
(c) For strength.
(d) A sign.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Theseus' grandfather?

3. Why does Aigeus command the king and the priestess to keep Theseus' identity hidden?

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

5. Why does Aigeus ask the king if he can go to the priestess?

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