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

2. What does Theseus continually pray to Poseidon about?
(a) A sign.
(b) For strength.
(c) For help.
(d) A special weapon.

3. What items does Theseus find under the rock?
(a) Helmet and shield.
(b) Sandals and shield.
(c) Sword and sandals.
(d) Shield and sword.

4. Who does Theseus go to war against?
(a) The thieves and gangs in Athens.
(b) The thieves and gangs in Eleusis.
(c) The thieves and gangs in Megara.
(d) The thieves and gangs in Isthmus.

5. What happens when Theseus stomps the ground after Simo makes fun of him?
(a) A giant hole forms.
(b) It begins to rain.
(c) He injures his foot.
(d) An earthquake begins.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do Theseus and his friend find on the side of the road?

2. What is the name of the first castle Theseus comes to?

3. How does the queen act when Theseus leaves for battle?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe how Theseus' changes the government of Eleusis.

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

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

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

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

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

7. Explain why Theseus chose not to go on the ship where his grandfather had attained him a spot .

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

9. Describe how Xanthos tries to undermine Theseus after the first battle.

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

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