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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the king violently stop Theseus from doing?
(a) Leaving the castle.
(b) Entering his chamber.
(c) Taking his first sip of wine.
(d) Taking his first bite of food.

2. Who is the ruler of the neighboring kingdom?
(a) Megara.
(b) Pylas.
(c) Eleusis.
(d) Nisos.

3. How are Theseus and his friend traveling to Athens?
(a) In a wagon.
(b) On horses.
(c) On donkeys.
(d) By foot.

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

5. What is the relationship of Diokles and Theseus?
(a) Uncle and nephew.
(b) Brothers.
(c) Father and son.
(d) Grandfather and grandson.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Theseus' grandfather?

2. How does Theseus kill the queen's brother?

3. Why does Aigeus command the king and the priestess to keep Theseus' identity hidden?

4. From what god is Theseus told from birth that he is begotten?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the relationship between Theseus and Kannadis, concentrating on how Kannadis helps Theseus to understand Poseidon.

2. Recall what happens when Theseus meets Aigeus for the first time.

3. Describe two different ways Persephone tries to have Theseus killed.

4. Explain how Theseus' chariot crashes on the battlefield.

5. Analyze the relationship between Theseus and Aigeus at their first meeting.

6. Compare two events where Theseus is somewhat harsh in his mannerisms.

7. Explain Theseus' plan to get out of the kingdom without shaming his name.

8. Describe two things that Theseus and Dexios encounter on Isthmus Road.

9. Describe what happens to make Queen Persephone cry in Book 2: Chapter 2.

10. Describe one of the customs that is performed in Eleusis every year.

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