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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3: Chapter 3; Book 4: Chapter 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Theseus and his kinsmen practice on the ship?
(a) Fighting.
(b) A dance.
(c) Speed drills.
(d) Singing.

2. Why does Theseus choose not to travel to Athens on the ship?
(a) He believes it would be faster to travel on land.
(b) He's offended by the words of the ship's captain.
(c) He realizes that the ship is not big enough.
(d) He gets very sick on ships.

3. As Theseus heads back to his people, what does he discover the queen ordered?
(a) That he is to be killed.
(b) A banquet in his honor.
(c) A monument to be constructed in his honor.
(d) A special ceremony to celebrate his return.

4. What is Theseus and the other cranes considered to be?
(a) Seamen.
(b) Hunters.
(c) Barbarians.
(d) Soldiers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What color of flag does Theseus' father ask Theseus to run up on the ship if he returns?

2. Why do the people of Crete come to watch the bull dancers train?

3. After Theseus' friend is killed, he comes to a camp of _________.

4. What is the name of the king's woman?

5. Whom do Theseus and his friend run into as they begin their journey?

(see the answer key)

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