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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 do the people of the town believe must happen every year?
(a) The queen must sacrifice one of her children.
(b) A new king must be crowned.
(c) The queen must have another child.
(d) A new queen must be crowned.

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

3. Why does Theseus' mother not want Theseus to tell anyone along his journey who he is?
(a) She fears a woman might seduce him because of his birthright.
(b) She fears they'd want him dead because he's heir to his father's kingdom.
(c) She worries he'd be robbed of his possessions.
(d) She has many enemies that would kill him because he's her son.

4. After a quarrel, what does Theseus offer to do for the queen?
(a) To leave the town.
(b) To buy her something new.
(c) To help her with her problem.
(d) To beat her because she has forgotten that she is a woman.

5. Of what city is Theseus' mother the chief priestess?
(a) Troizen.
(b) Athens.
(c) Crete.
(d) Hellene.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom do Theseus and his friend run into as they begin their journey?

2. Who is the ruler of the neighboring kingdom?

3. What does the entire town watch Theseus and the queen doing?

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

5. Who do the people of the town care more for as their leader?

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