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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4: Chapter 7-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Aigeus ask the king if he can go to the priestess?
(a) He has no sons of his own and is certain the gods would grant one of this union.
(b) He has a great attraction for her and would like to make her his wife.
(c) He would like to ask her for advice.
(d) He wants to become king.

2. What is one place that Theseus finds useful on his way to meet his lover?
(a) The records room.
(b) The gold treasury.
(c) The ancient armory.
(d) The library.

3. What is the name of the king's woman?
(a) Medea.
(b) Idis.
(c) Persephone.
(d) Helen.

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

5. Why is Theseus troubled by the king's son checking up on him during the bull dancer training?
(a) He thinks he'll keep him from being a catcher.
(b) He thinks he'll keep him from being a chaser.
(c) He thinks he'll keep him from being a leaper.
(d) He thinks he'll keep him from being a dancer.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Theseus make the people in the camp feel?

2. What does the oracle announce about Theseus' journey?

3. What does the queen's brother try to give Theseus' men after they defeat the city?

4. While training to become a bull dancer, what does Theseus beg Poseidon to make him?

5. Why are Theseus and the bull dancers smuggling things?

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