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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. Why does Simo make fun of Theseus?
(a) He's skinny.
(b) He's large.
(c) He's slow.
(d) He's small.

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

3. Where does Aigeus want Theseus to go when he is able to get the items from under the stone?
(a) Hellene.
(b) Troizen.
(c) Athens.
(d) Crete.

4. How old is Theseus when he finishes his service to Poseidon?
(a) 15 years old.
(b) 22 years old.
(c) 18 years old.
(d) 11 years old.

5. Why does Aigeus command the king and the priestess to keep Theseus' identity hidden?
(a) To raise him as a peasant.
(b) To keep him safe.
(c) To enable him to have more sons.
(d) To keep him from overtaking the throne.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Theseus' childhood friend who begs to come with him?

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

3. Why does Theseus' chariot crash?

4. What is the name of the man who kills Theseus' friend?

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

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