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

2. Who does Theseus' mother reveal to be his father?
(a) King Pittheus.
(b) Aigeus.
(c) Kannadis.
(d) Diokles.

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

4. How are Theseus and his friend traveling to Athens?
(a) By foot.
(b) On horses.
(c) On donkeys.
(d) In a wagon.

5. How does Theseus make the people in the camp feel?
(a) Safe.
(b) Nervous.
(c) Envious.
(d) Angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Theseus' mother ask him to lift the altar stone?

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

3. Why does Theseus choose not to travel to Athens on the ship?

4. Who seeks to take the throne from Aigeus?

5. What does Theseus do to the man who kills his friend?

(see the answer key)

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