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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. What age is Theseus as he narrates the story?
(a) An old man.
(b) A child.
(c) A teenager.
(d) A young man.

2. As a bull dancer, what does Theseus decide he wants to be?
(a) A catcher.
(b) A leaper.
(c) A dancer.
(d) A chaser.

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

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

5. What is the name of the girl wearing a goddess outfit in Crete that Theseus is attracted to?
(a) Corinth.
(b) Helen.
(c) Ariadne.
(d) Mary.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are Theseus and his kinsmen living in Crete?

2. What does the queen announce the oracle has proclaimed about Theseus' coming?

3. How does the queen act when Theseus leaves for battle?

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

5. Who does Theseus' mother reveal to be his father?

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