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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 find to leave his sword?
(a) Pylas.
(b) Simo.
(c) He can't find anyone he trusts.
(d) The queen.

2. After a quarrel, what does Theseus offer to do for the queen?
(a) To beat her because she has forgotten that she is a woman.
(b) To help her with her problem.
(c) To leave the town.
(d) To buy her something new.

3. What does the queen's brother try to give Theseus' men after they defeat the city?
(a) A smaller amount of the spoils.
(b) A larger amount of the spoils.
(c) Nothing.
(d) A banquet in their honor.

4. What is the name of the queen's brother?
(a) Pylas.
(b) Aigeus.
(c) Nisos.
(d) Xanthos.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Theseus' mentor?

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

4. Whom does Theseus send away on a boat?

5. Why does Theseus' mother call on an oracle to look at Theseus' journey?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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