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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. How does the queen act when Theseus leaves for battle?
(a) Excited.
(b) Angry.
(c) Sad.
(d) Nervous.

2. What does the queen announce the oracle has proclaimed about Theseus' coming?
(a) He's come to pay homage to the king and queen.
(b) He's come to marry the queen.
(c) He's come to kill the current king.
(d) He's come to destroy the town.

3. What does Theseus ask the king of the town just before taking his life?
(a) To tell him the secrets of the town.
(b) To forgive him any sin for taking his life.
(c) To beg for mercy.
(d) To please stop crying.

4. After dealing with the chariot driver, who does Theseus fight in combat?
(a) Xanthos.
(b) Sinis.
(c) Pylas.
(d) Simo.

5. What does the entire town watch Theseus and the queen doing?
(a) Sharing a glass of wine.
(b) Eating.
(c) Fighting.
(d) Making love.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Theseus' chariot crash?

2. What age is Theseus as he narrates the story?

3. How does Theseus' father agree to treat the people in Eleusis?

4. Why does Aigeus command the king and the priestess to keep Theseus' identity hidden?

5. What does Theseus hear the harper singing about?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Describe the connection between Theseus and Poseidon.

7. Explain the importance of Theseus' dream after a harper comes to the palace.

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

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

10. Describe how Theseus' parents came together.

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