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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. Of what city is Theseus' mother the chief priestess?
(a) Troizen.
(b) Crete.
(c) Hellene.
(d) Athens.

2. Why does Theseus' mother need to give herself to the first man that is sent by the gods?
(a) To prove her humility.
(b) To atone for her past sins.
(c) To prove her devotion to the gods.
(d) To atone for the neglect given to certain gods.

3. What is the name of Theseus' childhood friend who begs to come with him?
(a) Pylas.
(b) Simo.
(c) Dexios.
(d) Diokles.

4. What is the relationship of Diokles and Theseus?
(a) Brothers.
(b) Grandfather and grandson.
(c) Father and son.
(d) Uncle and nephew.

5. What does Theseus do to the man who kills his friend?
(a) He does nothing.
(b) He follows him, but the man gets away.
(c) He kills him.
(d) He wounds him badly but lets him leave.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Theseus' mother reveal to be his father?

2. In the story that Theseus' grandfather tells him, what befalls the city?

3. After Theseus talks to his grandfather, how many days is it until a ship arrives at Troizen to take him to Athens?

4. How does Theseus make the people in the camp feel?

5. Why does Simo make fun of Theseus?

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