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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. After a quarrel, what does Theseus offer to do for the queen?
(a) To help her with her problem.
(b) To beat her because she has forgotten that she is a woman.
(c) To leave the town.
(d) To buy her something new.

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

3. What does the king invite Theseus to drink with him?
(a) Water.
(b) Beer.
(c) Wine.
(d) Fruit juice.

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

5. Why does Theseus' mother need to give herself to the first man that is sent by the gods?
(a) To atone for her past sins.
(b) To atone for the neglect given to certain gods.
(c) To prove her devotion to the gods.
(d) To prove her humility.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what city is Theseus' mother the chief priestess?

2. What does the queen's brother try to give Theseus' men after they defeat the city?

3. What is the name of the queen's brother?

4. How does Theseus' grandfather feel when he learns Theseus didn't go on the ship?

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

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