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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. What is the name of the man who kills Theseus' friend?
(a) Pylas.
(b) Skiron.
(c) Megara.
(d) Nisos.

2. Where are Theseus and his kinsmen living in Crete?
(a) A house in the country.
(b) The castle.
(c) The Bull Court.
(d) The dungeons.

3. How does Theseus' grandfather feel when he learns Theseus didn't go on the ship?
(a) Upset.
(b) Sad.
(c) Proud.
(d) Happy.

4. Who does Theseus' lover take him to see in a secret lair under the palace?
(a) The queen.
(b) Minos.
(c) Herakles.
(d) Asterion.

5. As Theseus heads back to his people, what does he discover the queen ordered?
(a) That he is to be killed.
(b) A monument to be constructed in his honor.
(c) A special ceremony to celebrate his return.
(d) A banquet in his honor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do the people of the town care more for as their leader?

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

3. What does the king violently stop Theseus from doing?

4. What happens when Theseus stomps the ground after Simo makes fun of him?

5. Where does Aigeus want Theseus to go when he is able to get the items from under the stone?

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