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

2. Who does Theseus find to leave his sword?
(a) Pylas.
(b) Simo.
(c) He can't find anyone he trusts.
(d) The queen.

3. What do the people of the town pick someone to do every year?
(a) Kill the current queen.
(b) Kill the current king.
(c) Select a new queen.
(d) Sacrifice one of the queen's children.

4. How is Theseus' grandfather feeling when Theseus comes to visit him?
(a) Excited.
(b) Happy.
(c) Angry.
(d) Sickly.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do Theseus and his friend find on the side of the road?

2. How does Theseus' father agree to treat the people in Eleusis?

3. Who is Theseus' father the son of?

4. What does the king invite Theseus to drink with him?

5. What is the name of the king's woman?

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