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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2: Chapter 3; Book 3: Chapter 1-2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what god is Theseus told from birth that he is begotten?
(a) Hades.
(b) Poseidon.
(c) Ares.
(d) Zeus.

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

3. What does Theseus ask the king of the town just before taking his life?
(a) To please stop crying.
(b) To beg for mercy.
(c) To tell him the secrets of the town.
(d) To forgive him any sin for taking his life.

4. In Theseus' dream, what does he use to move the rock?
(a) Someone helps him.
(b) Wood poles.
(c) A wagon.
(d) Spades.

5. What age is Theseus as he narrates the story?
(a) A child.
(b) An old man.
(c) A young man.
(d) A teenager.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Who gives Theseus a chariot driver?

5. Where does Theseus' father rule?

(see the answer key)

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