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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Theseus' dream, what does he use to move the rock?
(a) Someone helps him.
(b) Wood poles.
(c) A wagon.
(d) Spades.

3. What is the name of the road on which Theseus travels to Athens?
(a) Nisos Road.
(b) Troizen Road.
(c) Isthmus Road.
(d) Eleusis Road.

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

5. Who is Theseus' mentor?
(a) Pittheus.
(b) Simo.
(c) Kannadis.
(d) Diokles.

6. What does Theseus do for his men after they defeat the city?
(a) Gives them his own rewards, leaving none for himself.
(b) Gives them all new weapons.
(c) Throws a banquet for them to celebrate.
(d) Allows them a day to do as they please.

7. Who is the queen of the town Theseus travels to?
(a) Helen.
(b) Dia.
(c) Persephone.
(d) Mary.

8. Who is Theseus' grandfather?
(a) Aigeus.
(b) King Pittheus.
(c) King Minos.
(d) Diokles.

9. What happens to the body of the person that's killed every year in the town?
(a) The body is plowed into the field.
(b) The body is thrown into the sea.
(c) The body is buried in the town's cemetery.
(d) The body is cremated and the ashes spread over the fields.

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

11. How is Theseus' grandfather feeling when Theseus comes to visit him?
(a) Happy.
(b) Angry.
(c) Excited.
(d) Sickly.

12. What does the king invite Theseus to drink with him?
(a) Wine.
(b) Beer.
(c) Fruit juice.
(d) Water.

13. After a quarrel, what does Theseus offer to do for the queen?
(a) To help her with her problem.
(b) To leave the town.
(c) To beat her because she has forgotten that she is a woman.
(d) To buy her something new.

14. Why does Theseus choose not to travel to Athens on the ship?
(a) He's offended by the words of the ship's captain.
(b) He gets very sick on ships.
(c) He realizes that the ship is not big enough.
(d) He believes it would be faster to travel on land.

15. What is the name of Theseus' childhood friend who begs to come with him?
(a) Simo.
(b) Dexios.
(c) Diokles.
(d) Pylas.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Theseus when he finishes his service to Poseidon?

2. What is the name of the other boy who comes to serve Poseidon?

3. After dealing with the chariot driver, who does Theseus fight in combat?

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

5. What does the queen announce the oracle has proclaimed about Theseus' coming?

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