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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 does Theseus learn about the king's son from the other bull dancers?
(a) That the man wants to save Theseus.
(b) That the man wants to kill Theseus.
(c) That the man is the King's son.
(d) That the man is not the King's real son.

2. With what does Theseus kill the king?
(a) Sacred dagger.
(b) Sacred arrow.
(c) Sacred ax.
(d) Sacred sword.

3. How many months will the bull dancers have to train?
(a) Three months.
(b) Six months.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) One month.

4. In what month are Theseus and his kinsmen allowed to see a bull dance for the first time?
(a) Second month.
(b) Fourth month.
(c) First month.
(d) Third month.

5. After Theseus and his kinsmen have practiced and before they are ready for their dance, who comes to check on them?
(a) Ariadne.
(b) Corinth.
(c) Asterion.
(d) Herakles.

Short Answer Questions

1. After arriving in Crete, what does the man who slapped Theseus across the face throw into the ocean?

2. How did the queen of Crete treat her son when he was young?

3. What happens to Theseus after the bull dance?

4. How did Theseus ruin the symbol by retrieving the item?

5. What is the name of the bull god?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the relationship between Ariadne and Asterion, concentrating on how their mother treated them.

2. Analyze the differences between Theseus and Asterion.

3. Explain what Theseus learns about Asterion's true identity.

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

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

6. Evaluate Theseus' feelings after taking the king's life.

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

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

9. Describe how Theseus is hurt during a bull dance.

10. Recall how the dancers obtain their bull.

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