Part A What is a theme of “The Adventures of Theseus”? O A small mistake can have very serious results.

O Wicked people can be found everywhere.

O It is easiest to face dangers with other people.

O A person should keep trying to reach his or her goals.

Question 2 Part B Which evidence from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

O “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.”

O “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.”

O “‘Alas! Alas! My son has perished!’ moaned Aegeus, and he fainted and fell forward into the sea and was drowned.”

O “‘I will be the seventh youth to pay this tribute. Now let us go aboard the black-sailed ship and be off.’”