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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 does Theseus and his men come upon at the end of the borders?
(a) A deserted battlefield.
(b) The gangs and thieves have come to surrender.
(c) The gangs and thieves have rallied themselves to a battlefield to fight.
(d) The gangs and thieves have joined forces with another kingdom to fight.

2. What does one of the girl dancers confess to Theseus?
(a) She is terrified of the bull.
(b) She wants to be a leaper.
(c) She is bull shy.
(d) She wants to die first.

3. What does Theseus hear the harper singing about?
(a) A city that moved great rocks and the methods they used.
(b) A city where potions can be found to heal the sick.
(c) A city that built great structures and the methods they used.
(d) A city where great riches can be found.

4. What is the name of the bull dancer who jumps up and over the bull?
(a) A leaper.
(b) A chaser.
(c) A catcher.
(d) A dancer.

5. What does the king violently stop Theseus from doing?
(a) Entering his chamber.
(b) Taking his first bite of food.
(c) Leaving the castle.
(d) Taking his first sip of wine.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Simo make fun of Theseus?

3. What gift does Theseus' father give him?

4. Why is Theseus troubled by the king's son checking up on him during the bull dancer training?

5. Why is the bull never to be killed or hurt?

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