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

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

3. After Theseus' friend is killed, he comes to a camp of _________.
(a) Young shepherds.
(b) Soldiers.
(c) Merchants.
(d) Traveling gypsies.

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

5. What is the name of the man who kills Theseus' friend?
(a) Megara.
(b) Skiron.
(c) Nisos.
(d) Pylas.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Theseus' mother need to give herself to the first man that is sent by the gods?

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

3. What happens to the body of the person that's killed every year in the town?

4. Whom do Theseus and his friend run into as they begin their journey?

5. Why does Theseus' chariot crash?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe how Theseus' parents came together.

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

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

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

5. Define the relationship between Theseus and Xanthos.

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

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

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

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

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

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