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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Theseus when he is sent to begin his service to Poseidon?
(a) 16 years old.
(b) 8 years old.
(c) 10 years old.
(d) 13 years old.

2. How is Theseus' grandfather feeling when Theseus comes to visit him?
(a) Excited.
(b) Angry.
(c) Happy.
(d) Sickly.

3. What does Theseus hear the harper singing about?
(a) A city that built great structures and the methods they used.
(b) A city that moved great rocks and the methods they used.
(c) A city where great riches can be found.
(d) A city where potions can be found to heal the sick.

4. Who is Theseus' grandfather?
(a) King Minos.
(b) Diokles.
(c) King Pittheus.
(d) Aigeus.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did King Minos' men take the smaller boys from Troizen?

2. In Theseus' dream, what does he use to move the rock?

3. Why does Simo make fun of Theseus?

4. Where does Aigeus want Theseus to go when he is able to get the items from under the stone?

5. Where does Theseus' father rule?

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