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

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

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

4. 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 worries he'd be robbed of his possessions.
(c) She has many enemies that would kill him because he's her son.
(d) She fears they'd want him dead because he's heir to his father's kingdom.

5. What does Theseus ask the king of the town just before taking his life?
(a) To please stop crying.
(b) To tell him the secrets of the town.
(c) To beg for mercy.
(d) To forgive him any sin for taking his life.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the queen do after her fight with Theseus?

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

3. What is the name of the next town Theseus travels to after leaving the camp?

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

5. Where does Theseus' father rule?

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