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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. How does the queen act when Theseus leaves for battle?
(a) Angry.
(b) Excited.
(c) Sad.
(d) Nervous.

2. What is the name of the queen's brother?
(a) Xanthos.
(b) Pylas.
(c) Nisos.
(d) Aigeus.

3. Why does Theseus' mother not want Theseus to tell anyone along his journey who he is?
(a) She fears they'd want him dead because he's heir to his father's kingdom.
(b) She worries he'd be robbed of his possessions.
(c) She has many enemies that would kill him because he's her son.
(d) She fears a woman might seduce him because of his birthright.

4. What does Theseus do to the chariot driver?
(a) He shows mercy and lets him go.
(b) He makes him his slave.
(c) He kills him.
(d) He ties him to a tree and leaves him.

5. What does the queen do after her fight with Theseus?
(a) She gets angry and leaves.
(b) She demands an apology.
(c) She becomes silent and submissive.
(d) She breaks down crying.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the queen sleep with that angers the king?

2. Who does Theseus go to war against?

3. How are Theseus and his friend traveling to Athens?

4. What color of flag does Theseus' father ask Theseus to run up on the ship if he returns?

5. What is the name of the next town Theseus travels to after leaving the camp?

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