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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. What is the relationship of Diokles and Theseus?

2. After dealing with the chariot driver, who does Theseus fight in combat?

3. Why does Aigeus ask the king if he can go to the priestess?

4. After Theseus talks to his grandfather, how many days is it until a ship arrives at Troizen to take him to Athens?

5. What age is Theseus as he narrates the story?

Short Essay Questions

1. Recall what happens when Theseus meets Aigeus for the first time.

2. Explain Theseus' plan to get out of the kingdom without shaming his name.

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

4. Describe two things that Theseus and Dexios encounter on Isthmus Road.

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

6. Describe how Xanthos tries to undermine Theseus after the first battle.

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

8. Define the relationship between Theseus and Xanthos.

9. Explain the significance of Theseus' grandfather sacrificing the king horse.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Eleusis Queen Persephone rules, and the people care nothing for the king. Queen Persephone is very intelligent and powerful.

Part 1) Describe what kind of leader the queen is. What are her beliefs, strengths and weaknesses?

Part 2) Describe how Queen Persephone's character changes throughout the story; cite examples from the text.

Part 3) Explain how Queen Persephone is important to the overall story and how she has affected Theseus' life; cite examples from the text.

Essay Topic 2

There are four different societies depicted in The King Must Die: Troizen, Eleusis, Athens, and Crete. Choose two to compare and contrast in an essay. What deities do the people worship? What rituals do they perform? How does Theseus feel about each society? Which society would you choose to be a member of if you lived in that era?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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