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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1: Chapter 5-6; Book 2: Chapter 1-2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Theseus talks to his grandfather, how many days is it until a ship arrives at Troizen to take him to Athens?
(a) Fourteen days.
(b) Three days.
(c) Seven days.
(d) Thirty days.

2. After Theseus' friend is killed, he comes to a camp of _________.
(a) Traveling gypsies.
(b) Young shepherds.
(c) Merchants.
(d) Soldiers.

3. What is the name of the other boy who comes to serve Poseidon?
(a) Kannadis.
(b) Simo.
(c) Diokles.
(d) Pittheus.

4. In the story that Theseus' grandfather tells him, what befalls the city?
(a) A plague.
(b) An earthquake.
(c) A drought.
(d) A flood.

5. Why must the entire town watch Theseus and the queen?
(a) To reassure them of this union.
(b) To ensure that the crops will grow.
(c) To bring prosperity to the town.
(d) To ensure the continuation of the bloodline.

Short Answer Questions

1. What age is Theseus as he narrates the story?

2. Who is Theseus' grandfather?

3. Why does Theseus' mother need to give herself to the first man that is sent by the gods?

4. Who do Theseus and his friend find on the side of the road?

5. Why does Aigeus ask the king if he can go to the priestess?

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