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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 does Theseus discover when reaching the palace?
(a) The queen is ill.
(b) The queen waiting to kill him.
(c) The queen waiting in anticipation of his arrival.
(d) The queen has killed herself.

2. In Theseus' dream, what does he use to move the rock?
(a) Wood poles.
(b) A wagon.
(c) Someone helps him.
(d) Spades.

3. Who seeks to take the throne from Aigeus?
(a) His cousin.
(b) His sister.
(c) His two brothers.
(d) His uncle.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After Theseus' friend is killed, he comes to a camp of _________.

2. Whom do Theseus and his friend run into as they begin their journey?

3. What does the entire town watch Theseus and the queen doing?

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

5. As Theseus heads back to his people, what does he discover the queen ordered?

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