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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. How does Theseus kill the queen's brother?
(a) A spear in his heart.
(b) Chops off his head.
(c) A spear in his back.
(d) A spear in his side.

2. Who is the queen of the town Theseus travels to?
(a) Mary.
(b) Dia.
(c) Helen.
(d) Persephone.

3. Who is Theseus' mentor?
(a) Diokles.
(b) Simo.
(c) Kannadis.
(d) Pittheus.

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

5. How old is Theseus when he is sent to begin his service to Poseidon?
(a) 10 years old.
(b) 8 years old.
(c) 13 years old.
(d) 16 years old.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who seeks to take the throne from Aigeus?

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

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

5. Who is the town ruled by?

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