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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 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.

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

3. What items does Theseus find under the rock?
(a) Sword and sandals.
(b) Sandals and shield.
(c) Shield and sword.
(d) Helmet and shield.

4. Why does Theseus decide to make friends with one of the neighboring kingdoms?
(a) To barter weapons.
(b) To trade goods with them.
(c) To hire servants to work in the fields.
(d) To get them to ask the Eleusians for their help in a war.

5. What does the king violently stop Theseus from doing?
(a) Taking his first bite of food.
(b) Entering his chamber.
(c) Taking his first sip of wine.
(d) Leaving the castle.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many men is Theseus bringing to help in his father's war?

2. What does Theseus do to the chariot driver?

3. Where does Theseus' father rule?

4. What is Theseus' house called?

5. Who does Theseus find to leave his sword?

(see the answer key)

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