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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. How many men is Theseus bringing to help in his father's war?
(a) A thousand men.
(b) Three thousand men.
(c) Five thousand men.
(d) Five hundred men.

2. Who is the ruler of the neighboring kingdom?
(a) Pylas.
(b) Megara.
(c) Nisos.
(d) Eleusis.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. From what god is Theseus told from birth that he is begotten?

2. Who does Theseus go to war against?

3. What does Theseus continually pray to Poseidon about?

4. Why does Theseus decide to make friends with one of the neighboring kingdoms?

5. Who is the queen of the town Theseus travels to?

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