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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 does the queen announce the oracle has proclaimed about Theseus' coming?
(a) He's come to pay homage to the king and queen.
(b) He's come to destroy the town.
(c) He's come to marry the queen.
(d) He's come to kill the current king.

2. What is the name of the next town Theseus travels to after leaving the camp?
(a) Athens.
(b) Eleusis.
(c) Nisos.
(d) Megara.

3. What does Theseus continually pray to Poseidon about?
(a) A special weapon.
(b) A sign.
(c) For help.
(d) For strength.

4. Why does Simo make fun of Theseus?
(a) He's small.
(b) He's skinny.
(c) He's slow.
(d) He's large.

5. What is the name of Theseus' childhood friend who begs to come with him?
(a) Pylas.
(b) Simo.
(c) Dexios.
(d) Diokles.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Theseus' grandfather?

2. What happens when Theseus stomps the ground after Simo makes fun of him?

3. How does Theseus' grandfather feel when he learns Theseus didn't go on the ship?

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

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

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