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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 must the entire town watch Theseus and the queen?

2. Who does Theseus find to leave his sword?

3. Who is Theseus' mentor?

4. As Theseus heads back to his people, what does he discover the queen ordered?

5. What is the name of Theseus' childhood friend who begs to come with him?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe two different ways Persephone tries to have Theseus killed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Distinguish the difference between Theseus killing the man on the side of the road and his killing Skiron.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Foreshadowing is a literary tool used in The King Must Die. Cite three examples of foreshadowing and how it's used to foretell events to come.

Essay Topic 2

The King Must Die is based on the legend of Theseus.

Part 1) How different would the story be if it was written just like the legend?

Part 2) Which version do you prefer and why?

Part 3) Do you think the legend could be true, or what aspects of the story do you believe to be true?

Essay Topic 3

Throughout The King Must Die the theme of belief is prominent. It is the beliefs that the characters, mainly Theseus, have that bring meaning to their lives. What types of beliefs do Theseus possess? Explain how Theseus' beliefs affect the decisions that he makes in his life, citing examples from the text.

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