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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. What happens when Theseus stomps the ground after Simo makes fun of him?
(a) It begins to rain.
(b) He injures his foot.
(c) A giant hole forms.
(d) An earthquake begins.

2. 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 no sons of his own and is certain the gods would grant one of this union.
(d) He has a great attraction for her and would like to make her his wife.

3. What does Theseus do to the man who kills his friend?
(a) He follows him, but the man gets away.
(b) He does nothing.
(c) He wounds him badly but lets him leave.
(d) He kills him.

4. How old is Theseus when he is sent to begin his service to Poseidon?
(a) 8 years old.
(b) 13 years old.
(c) 16 years old.
(d) 10 years old.

5. Why did King Minos' men take the smaller boys from Troizen?
(a) To punish the people of Troizen.
(b) To be slaves for entertainment to run with the bulls.
(c) To train them to be soldiers.
(d) To work in the fields as laborers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why must the entire town watch Theseus and the queen?

2. What is Theseus' house called?

3. Of what city is Theseus' mother the chief priestess?

4. What is the name of the other boy who comes to serve Poseidon?

5. After a quarrel, what does Theseus offer to do for the queen?

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