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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 relationship of Diokles and Theseus?
(a) Uncle and nephew.
(b) Brothers.
(c) Father and son.
(d) Grandfather and grandson.

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

3. What is Theseus' house called?
(a) Athens.
(b) Crete.
(c) Hellene.
(d) Troizen.

4. After Theseus' friend is killed, he comes to a camp of _________.
(a) Merchants.
(b) Young shepherds.
(c) Soldiers.
(d) Traveling gypsies.

5. When Theseus is 7-years-old, what animal does his grandfather sacrifice in a ceremony?
(a) Horse.
(b) Pig.
(c) Cow.
(d) Goat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Theseus choose not to travel to Athens on the ship?

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

3. How old is Theseus when he is sent to begin his service to Poseidon?

4. How is Theseus' grandfather feeling when Theseus comes to visit him?

5. Why does Theseus' mother call on an oracle to look at Theseus' journey?

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