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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. As Theseus heads back to his people, what does he discover the queen ordered?
(a) A special ceremony to celebrate his return.
(b) A banquet in his honor.
(c) That he is to be killed.
(d) A monument to be constructed in his honor.

2. 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.

3. How does Theseus kill the queen's brother?
(a) A spear in his side.
(b) A spear in his heart.
(c) A spear in his back.
(d) Chops off his head.

4. Why does Theseus' chariot crash?
(a) Another chariot crashed into Theseus' chariot.
(b) Theseus' driver was driving recklessly.
(c) One of the bronze lynch pins in Theseus' chariot had been replaced with a wax one.
(d) Theseus was run off course by the opposing army.

5. What is Theseus' house called?
(a) Crete.
(b) Athens.
(c) Troizen.
(d) Hellene.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Theseus when he finishes his service to Poseidon?

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

3. Who does Theseus find to leave his sword?

4. After he returns home from battle, what does Theseus tell the queen?

5. How old is Theseus when he is sent to begin his service to Poseidon?

Short Essay Questions

1. Evaluate Theseus' actions, concentrating on how much he has matured as king.

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

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

4. Distinguish the difference between Theseus killing the man on the side of the road and his killing Skiron.

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

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

7. Describe the connection between Theseus and Poseidon.

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

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

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

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