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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) Simo.
(b) Pylas.
(c) The queen.
(d) He can't find anyone he trusts.

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

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

4. Who is Theseus' grandfather?
(a) Aigeus.
(b) Diokles.
(c) King Minos.
(d) King Pittheus.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many men is Theseus bringing to help in his father's war?

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

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

4. How are Theseus and his friend traveling to Athens?

5. What does the oracle announce about Theseus' journey?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe how Theseus' parents came together.

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

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

4. Evaluate the impact of Theseus' relationship with Simo, describing how this relationship helped Theseus to grow.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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