Characters and Events in Theseus' Story

The story follows Duke Theseus, ruler of Athens, who after conquering Amazonia, marries Queen Hippolyta. On his return to Athens, he encounters widows mourning their husbands, killed by Creon, the tyrant of Thebes. Theseus vows to avenge them, defeats Creon, and liberates Thebes. Two knights, Arcite and Palamon, are imprisoned in Athens, where they both fall in love with Emily, Hippolyta's sister. Arcite is eventually released but exiled from Athens.

Who was the ruler of Athens in the story?

• Theseus

• Hippolyta

• Perotheus

• Creon

What was the name of the queen Theseus married?

• Emily

• Fortuna

• Venus

• Hippolyta

What did the mourning women want from Theseus?

• To join his army

• To give them gold

• To marry them

• To avenge their husbands

Who was the tyrant that Theseus vowed to defeat?

• Palamon

• Perotheus

• Creon

• Arcite

What did Theseus do after defeating Creon?

• Held a feast

• Returned to Athens

• Freed the prisoners

• Destroyed Thebes

Who were the two knights found on the battlefield?

• Theseus and Creon

• Arcite and Palamon

• Hippolyta and Emily

• Perotheus and Capaneus

What did Arcite and Palamon see from their prison?

• A wedding

• A feast

• A garden

• A battle

Who intervened to help Arcite gain his freedom?

• Theseus

• Hippolyta

• Emily

• Perotheus

What condition was placed on Arcite's release?

• He must never return to Athens

• He must pay a ransom

• He must marry Emily

• He must fight Theseus