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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 first castle Theseus comes to?
(a) Nisos.
(b) Hellene.
(c) Megara.
(d) Sinis.

2. Who is Theseus' grandfather?
(a) King Pittheus.
(b) King Minos.
(c) Diokles.
(d) Aigeus.

3. Whom do Theseus and his friend run into as they begin their journey?
(a) Merchants.
(b) Old friends from home.
(c) Beggars.
(d) Robbers and thieves.

4. How does Theseus make the people in the camp feel?
(a) Safe.
(b) Envious.
(c) Angry.
(d) Nervous.

5. What does Theseus hear the harper singing about?
(a) A city that built great structures and the methods they used.
(b) A city where great riches can be found.
(c) A city that moved great rocks and the methods they used.
(d) A city where potions can be found to heal the sick.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the king invite Theseus to drink with him?

2. Why does Theseus' mother ask him to lift the altar stone?

3. Why does Aigeus ask the king if he can go to the priestess?

4. After dealing with the chariot driver, who does Theseus fight in combat?

5. What does the oracle announce about Theseus' journey?

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