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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2: Chapter 3; Book 3: Chapter 1-2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does the queen's brother try to give Theseus' men after they defeat the city?
(a) A larger amount of the spoils.
(b) A smaller amount of the spoils.
(c) Nothing.
(d) A banquet in their honor.

4. What does Theseus do for his men after they defeat the city?
(a) Gives them all new weapons.
(b) Throws a banquet for them to celebrate.
(c) Allows them a day to do as they please.
(d) Gives them his own rewards, leaving none for himself.

5. What is the name of the first castle Theseus comes to?
(a) Sinis.
(b) Megara.
(c) Hellene.
(d) Nisos.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the name of the queen's brother?

4. What age is Theseus as he narrates the story?

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

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