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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 does Theseus think of the person who tells him the gods favor him?
(a) This person is gentle and kind.
(b) This person is cruel.
(c) This person is funny.
(d) This person is old and senile.

2. What is Theseus and the other cranes considered to be?
(a) Barbarians.
(b) Seamen.
(c) Hunters.
(d) Soldiers.

3. Why must the entire town watch Theseus and the queen?
(a) To ensure the continuation of the bloodline.
(b) To ensure that the crops will grow.
(c) To bring prosperity to the town.
(d) To reassure them of this union.

4. Who is Theseus' father the son of?
(a) Pandion.
(b) Minos.
(c) Kekrops.
(d) Pittheus.

5. Why does Theseus' chariot crash?
(a) Another chariot crashed into Theseus' chariot.
(b) Theseus' driver was driving recklessly.
(c) One of the bronze lynch pins in Theseus' chariot had been replaced with a wax one.
(d) Theseus was run off course by the opposing army.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many men is Theseus bringing to help in his father's war?

2. What is Theseus' house called?

3. What is the name of the road on which Theseus travels to Athens?

4. What does Theseus name their bull?

5. What does Theseus do to the chariot driver?

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