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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. Who gives Theseus a chariot driver?
(a) Persephone.
(b) Pylas.
(c) Xanthos.
(d) Aigeus.

2. Who does Theseus find to leave his sword?
(a) Simo.
(b) He can't find anyone he trusts.
(c) The queen.
(d) Pylas.

3. Why does Theseus' mother call on an oracle to look at Theseus' journey?
(a) She wants to be able to tell him his future.
(b) She wants to know if he'll be successful.
(c) She's worried for his safety.
(d) She is hoping he will find gold.

4. Who seeks to take the throne from Aigeus?
(a) His sister.
(b) His cousin.
(c) His uncle.
(d) His two brothers.

5. What is the name of the next town Theseus travels to after leaving the camp?
(a) Megara.
(b) Athens.
(c) Nisos.
(d) Eleusis.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Theseus' father send an invitation to Theseus?

2. Whom does Theseus send away on a boat?

3. What does Theseus decide to do about revealing his true identity to the king?

4. Why does Theseus choose not to travel to Athens on the ship?

5. After arriving in Crete, what does the man who slapped Theseus across the face throw into the ocean?

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