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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 the next town Theseus travels to after leaving the camp?
(a) Athens.
(b) Nisos.
(c) Eleusis.
(d) Megara.

2. Why does Aigeus ask the king if he can go to the priestess?
(a) He wants to become king.
(b) He has no sons of his own and is certain the gods would grant one of this union.
(c) He would like to ask her for advice.
(d) He has a great attraction for her and would like to make her his wife.

3. What does Theseus decide to do about revealing his true identity to the king?
(a) He decides not to tell him.
(b) He can't decide.
(c) He decides to tell him right away.
(d) He decides to wait.

4. Why does Theseus' mother call on an oracle to look at Theseus' journey?
(a) She is hoping he will find gold.
(b) She's worried for his safety.
(c) She wants to know if he'll be successful.
(d) She wants to be able to tell him his future.

5. What is the name of the king's woman?
(a) Persephone.
(b) Idis.
(c) Medea.
(d) Helen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Theseus hear the harper singing about?

2. What happens to the body of the person that's killed every year in the town?

3. What is the name of the other boy who comes to serve Poseidon?

4. What does the queen do after her fight with Theseus?

5. In Theseus' dream, what does he use to move the rock?

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