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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1: Chapter 5-6; Book 2: Chapter 1-2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Theseus' grandfather feel when he learns Theseus didn't go on the ship?
(a) Proud.
(b) Sad.
(c) Upset.
(d) Happy.

2. What do the people of the town pick someone to do every year?
(a) Select a new queen.
(b) Kill the current queen.
(c) Sacrifice one of the queen's children.
(d) Kill the current king.

3. Why does Theseus choose not to travel to Athens on the ship?
(a) He believes it would be faster to travel on land.
(b) He gets very sick on ships.
(c) He realizes that the ship is not big enough.
(d) He's offended by the words of the ship's captain.

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

5. After Theseus talks to his grandfather, how many days is it until a ship arrives at Troizen to take him to Athens?
(a) Three days.
(b) Seven days.
(c) Fourteen days.
(d) Thirty days.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Theseus decide to make friends with one of the neighboring kingdoms?

2. Why does Theseus' mother call on an oracle to look at Theseus' journey?

3. What does Theseus ask the king of the town just before taking his life?

4. Who is Theseus' mentor?

5. How is Theseus' grandfather feeling when Theseus comes to visit him?

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