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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. Who seeks to take the throne from Aigeus?
(a) His uncle.
(b) His cousin.
(c) His sister.
(d) His two brothers.

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

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

4. What is the name of the next town Theseus travels to after leaving the camp?
(a) Megara.
(b) Eleusis.
(c) Nisos.
(d) Athens.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the queen do after her fight with Theseus?

2. What is the name of the road on which Theseus travels to Athens?

3. What do the people of the town believe must happen every year?

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

5. When Theseus is 7-years-old, what animal does his grandfather sacrifice in a ceremony?

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