Question 1
Part A
What is a theme of “The Adventures of Theseus”?
It is easiest to face dangers with other people.
A person should keep trying to reach his or her goals.
A small mistake can have very serious results.
Wicked people can be found everywhere.
Question 2
Part B
Which evidence from the text best supports the answer to Part A?
“One morning, as he was passing that way alone, several of them fell suddenly upon him with swords and lances, and tried to slay him outright.”
“‘Alas! Alas! My son has perished!’ moaned Aegeus, and he fainted and fell forward into the sea and was drowned.”
“‘I will be the seventh youth to pay this tribute. Now let us go aboard the black-sailed ship and be off.’”
“After that, the boy went out every day and practiced running and leaping and throwing and lifting, and every day he rolled some stone out of its place.”