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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Theseus choose not to travel to Athens on the ship?

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

3. Where does Theseus' father rule?

4. Who is the queen of the town Theseus travels to?

5. What is the name of the queen's brother?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Explain why the true identity of Theseus' lineage was hidden.

6. Describe what happens to make Queen Persephone cry in Book 2: Chapter 2.

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

8. Evaluate how Theseus feels about women, giving two examples.

9. Analyze the relationship between Theseus and Aigeus at their first meeting.

10. Describe how Theseus' changes the government of Eleusis.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The connection between Theseus and Poseidon is essential to the plot of the book, because Poseidon affects Theseus' entire life. Describe the connection between Poseidon and Theseus, and cite examples from the book. Describe attributes that Theseus has gained from his connection to Poseidon. Explain how Poseidon has affected Theseus' life, and cite several examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Asterion is Theseus' archenemy in The King Must Die; their differences are important to the story.

Part 1) Compare and contrast the characters of Asterion and Theseus. How are they similar? How are they different? Give examples from the text.

Part 2) Describe what type of leaders these men are, what do they inspire in their subjects?

Part 3) Explain why Asterion is important for Theseus' growth.

Essay Topic 3

The gods are an essential component in The King Must Die in great and small ways.

Part 1) What are some examples from the text that show Theseus' devotion to his deity? How do his beliefs differ from the other characters?

Part 2) How can straying away from the gods be seen as forgetting what is important in life? What do the gods represent to the people (like in Eleusis and Troizen)?

Part 3) Crete is destroyed by an earthquake. Can this be seen as the god's wrath against a city that doesn't believe anymore? Is Theseus successful in life because of his strong beliefs?

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