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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the queen's brother try to give Theseus' men after they defeat the city?
(a) A banquet in their honor.
(b) A larger amount of the spoils.
(c) A smaller amount of the spoils.
(d) Nothing.

2. How does the queen act when Theseus leaves for battle?
(a) Nervous.
(b) Excited.
(c) Angry.
(d) Sad.

3. What does the queen do after her fight with Theseus?
(a) She becomes silent and submissive.
(b) She breaks down crying.
(c) She demands an apology.
(d) She gets angry and leaves.

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

5. What is Theseus' house called?
(a) Troizen.
(b) Athens.
(c) Hellene.
(d) Crete.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many women had Aigeus been married to before he met Theseus' mother?

2. What do the people of the town pick someone to do every year?

3. How does Theseus' grandfather feel when he learns Theseus didn't go on the ship?

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

5. What is the name of Theseus' childhood friend who begs to come with him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain why Theseus chose not to go on the ship where his grandfather had attained him a spot .

2. Explain how Theseus' chariot crashes on the battlefield.

3. Recall a situation in Chapters 1-4 where Theseus' pride gets in the way.

4. Explain the importance of Theseus' dream after a harper comes to the palace.

5. Analyze the relationship between Theseus and his grandfather as Theseus grows from boy to man.

6. Evaluate Theseus' actions, concentrating on how much he has matured as king.

7. Explain why Theseus becomes angry with his mother after she tells him to lift the stone.

8. Analyze the relationship between Theseus and Queen Persephone, concentrating on how she makes him feel.

9. Recall what the oracle announces about Theseus' journey.

10. Compare two events where Theseus is somewhat harsh in his mannerisms.

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