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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. Who does Theseus' mother reveal to be his father?
(a) Kannadis.
(b) Diokles.
(c) King Pittheus.
(d) Aigeus.

2. How many women had Aigeus been married to before he met Theseus' mother?
(a) Four.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) One.

3. What is the name of the man who kills Theseus' friend?
(a) Nisos.
(b) Skiron.
(c) Pylas.
(d) Megara.

4. When Theseus is 7-years-old, what animal does his grandfather sacrifice in a ceremony?
(a) Horse.
(b) Pig.
(c) Cow.
(d) Goat.

5. What does the queen do after her fight with Theseus?
(a) She gets angry and leaves.
(b) She demands an apology.
(c) She becomes silent and submissive.
(d) She breaks down crying.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the relationship of Diokles and Theseus?

2. Who is Theseus' grandfather?

3. Why does Theseus' mother not want Theseus to tell anyone along his journey who he is?

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

5. What does the queen announce the oracle has proclaimed about Theseus' coming?

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