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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. After arriving in Crete, what does the man who slapped Theseus across the face throw into the ocean?
(a) His sword.
(b) His ring.
(c) A stone.
(d) His shoe.

2. How long does the war last?
(a) A year.
(b) Two years.
(c) Six months.
(d) Nearly a month.

3. How did the queen of Crete treat her son when he was young?
(a) He was held dear by his mother.
(b) He was liked but not favored.
(c) He was ignored but not treated badly.
(d) He was treated as an outcast and told he was nasty.

4. What gift does Theseus' father give him?
(a) A chariot and horses.
(b) A ship.
(c) A castle.
(d) A sword and shield.

5. For what have the Crete men come to Athens?
(a) A tribute of young boys and girls.
(b) To barter goods.
(c) To start a war.
(d) A tribute of men and women.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the queen of Crete treat her daughter when she was young?

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

3. What does Theseus learn about the king's son from the other bull dancers?

4. With what does Theseus kill the king?

5. Why does Theseus take a different path every night on the way to meet his lover?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the relationship between Theseus and Ariadne.

2. Explain what happens to make Theseus force the cranes to renew their vows to each other.

3. Recall how the dancers obtain their bull.

4. Analyze the differences between Theseus and Asterion.

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

6. Explain why Asterion might have a grievance against Theseus.

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

8. Describe the House of the Axe and how Theseus feels about being there.

9. Describe bull dancing, concentrating on the different roles of each dancer.

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

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