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

2. Whom do Theseus and his friend run into as they begin their journey?
(a) Robbers and thieves.
(b) Old friends from home.
(c) Beggars.
(d) Merchants.

3. What does the queen do after her fight with Theseus?
(a) She demands an apology.
(b) She becomes silent and submissive.
(c) She gets angry and leaves.
(d) She breaks down crying.

4. Who does Theseus' mother reveal to be his father?
(a) King Pittheus.
(b) Diokles.
(c) Aigeus.
(d) Kannadis.

5. In the story that Theseus' grandfather tells him, what befalls the city?
(a) A plague.
(b) A flood.
(c) A drought.
(d) An earthquake.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Of what city is Theseus' mother the chief priestess?

3. How does Theseus' grandfather feel when he learns Theseus didn't go on the ship?

4. Why does Theseus decide to make friends with one of the neighboring kingdoms?

5. In Theseus' dream, what does he use to move the rock?

Short Essay Questions

1. Recall what the oracle announces about Theseus' journey.

2. Recall a situation in Chapters 1-4 where Theseus' pride gets in the way.

3. Evaluate how Theseus feels about women, giving two examples.

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

5. Explain why Theseus becomes angry with his mother after she tells him to lift the stone.

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

7. Describe how Theseus' parents came together.

8. Analyze the relationship between Theseus and Queen Persephone, concentrating on how she makes him feel.

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

10. Analyze the relationship between Theseus and his grandfather as Theseus grows from boy to man.

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