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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 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.

2. How old is Theseus when he is sent to begin his service to Poseidon?
(a) 10 years old.
(b) 13 years old.
(c) 8 years old.
(d) 16 years old.

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

4. How does Theseus' father agree to treat the people in Eleusis?
(a) As better than Athenians.
(b) As equals.
(c) Beneath the people of Athens.
(d) As servants.

5. How does the queen act when Theseus leaves for battle?
(a) Excited.
(b) Angry.
(c) Sad.
(d) Nervous.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Aigeus ask the king if he can go to the priestess?

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

4. Who does Theseus find to leave his sword?

5. Why does Theseus' mother ask him to lift the altar stone?

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