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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 Theseus do to the chariot driver?
(a) He ties him to a tree and leaves him.
(b) He kills him.
(c) He makes him his slave.
(d) He shows mercy and lets him go.

2. How old is Theseus when he finishes his service to Poseidon?
(a) 18 years old.
(b) 15 years old.
(c) 22 years old.
(d) 11 years old.

3. What does Theseus hear the harper singing about?
(a) A city where great riches can be found.
(b) A city that built great structures and the methods they used.
(c) A city where potions can be found to heal the sick.
(d) A city that moved great rocks and the methods they used.

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

5. What do the people of the town pick someone to do every year?
(a) Kill the current queen.
(b) Sacrifice one of the queen's children.
(c) Kill the current king.
(d) Select a new queen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Theseus' mother not want Theseus to tell anyone along his journey who he is?

2. What does Theseus discover when reaching the palace?

3. Why does Aigeus ask the king if he can go to the priestess?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Define the relationship between Theseus and Xanthos.

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

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

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

8. Describe the connection between Theseus and Poseidon.

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

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

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