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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. What does Theseus hear the harper singing about?
(a) A city where potions can be found to heal the sick.
(b) A city that built great structures and the methods they used.
(c) A city where great riches can be found.
(d) A city that moved great rocks and the methods they used.

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

3. How old is Theseus when he finishes his service to Poseidon?
(a) 11 years old.
(b) 18 years old.
(c) 15 years old.
(d) 22 years old.

4. What items does Theseus find under the rock?
(a) Helmet and shield.
(b) Shield and sword.
(c) Sandals and shield.
(d) Sword and sandals.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Theseus' dream, what does he use to move the rock?

2. What is Theseus' house called?

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

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

5. Who is Theseus' grandfather?

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