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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. Why does Theseus' chariot crash?
(a) Another chariot crashed into Theseus' chariot.
(b) Theseus' driver was driving recklessly.
(c) One of the bronze lynch pins in Theseus' chariot had been replaced with a wax one.
(d) Theseus was run off course by the opposing army.

2. When Theseus is 7-years-old, what animal does his grandfather sacrifice in a ceremony?
(a) Goat.
(b) Horse.
(c) Pig.
(d) Cow.

3. What is the name of the queen's brother?
(a) Aigeus.
(b) Pylas.
(c) Xanthos.
(d) Nisos.

4. Why does Aigeus command the king and the priestess to keep Theseus' identity hidden?
(a) To keep him safe.
(b) To keep him from overtaking the throne.
(c) To raise him as a peasant.
(d) To enable him to have more sons.

5. What does Theseus do for his men after they defeat the city?
(a) Gives them his own rewards, leaving none for himself.
(b) Allows them a day to do as they please.
(c) Throws a banquet for them to celebrate.
(d) Gives them all new weapons.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who requested the death of Theseus?

2. Why does Theseus' mother call on an oracle to look at Theseus' journey?

3. Who is the ruler of the neighboring kingdom?

4. Why does Theseus decide to make friends with one of the neighboring kingdoms?

5. What does the king invite Theseus to drink with him?

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