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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4: Chapter 4-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After he returns home from battle, what does Theseus tell the queen?
(a) He has to go to Athens to have the king cleanse him of his killing.
(b) He is leaving her and not coming back.
(c) He wants her to have his baby.
(d) He has to go to Athens to defeat the king.

2. Who is Theseus' father the son of?
(a) Pittheus.
(b) Pandion.
(c) Kekrops.
(d) Minos.

3. What does the man who slapped Theseus across the face call Poseidon?
(a) Sea-daddy.
(b) King of the sea.
(c) Father of the sea.
(d) Fish-daddy.

4. Why is the bull never to be killed or hurt?
(a) He is the king's favorite animal.
(b) It would bring bad luck to the kingdom.
(c) He is the queen's favorite animal.
(d) The god dwells in him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the road on which Theseus travels to Athens?

2. What is the relationship of Diokles and Theseus?

3. Who do the people of the town care more for as their leader?

4. Who does Theseus find to leave his sword?

5. Whom do Theseus and his friend run into as they begin their journey?

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