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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. What do Theseus and the bull dancers smuggle and begin to hide?
(a) Armor.
(b) Gold.
(c) Food.
(d) Weapons.

2. What is Theseus offered at the dinner party?
(a) Gold and jewels.
(b) His freedom.
(c) Horse and chariot.
(d) Sword and shield.

3. When the man threw the item into the sea on the day that Theseus arrived, what was that a symbol of?
(a) A symbol to show that the king is obedient to the sea.
(b) A symbol to show that the king is at peace with the sea.
(c) A symbol to show that the king has wed the sea.
(d) A symbol to show that the king is more powerful than the sea.

4. What does Theseus think of the person who tells him the gods favor him?
(a) This person is cruel.
(b) This person is old and senile.
(c) This person is gentle and kind.
(d) This person is funny.

5. Who does the queen sleep with that angers the king?
(a) A rival king.
(b) His brother.
(c) A young bull dancer.
(d) His best friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. What disease afflicts the king of Crete?

2. How is Theseus feeling while waiting to hear news of the king's death?

3. What does Theseus' father want to do for Theseus' birthday?

4. In the first three months, how many members do the cranes lose bull dancing?

5. Why does Theseus' father send an invitation to Theseus?

Short Essay Questions

1. Recall what Theseus learns about bull dancing while traveling to Crete.

2. Define the relationship between Theseus and the cranes.

3. Describe an incident in Crete where Theseus shows compassion.

4. Explain what Theseus does that makes Ariadne cry in Book 4: Chapter 7.

5. Evaluate how much Theseus has grown as a leader in Crete.

6. Analyze the differences between Theseus and Asterion.

7. Explain what Theseus learns about the customs and prophesies of the Creates.

8. Explain what the old woman in Aigeus' kingdom says to Theseus.

9. Describe what Theseus and the cranes do to cause a scene when they arrive at Crete.

10. Explain the relationship between Theseus and Ariadne.

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