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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 items does Theseus find under the rock?

2. What does Theseus do to the man who kills his friend?

3. What does the queen announce the oracle has proclaimed about Theseus' coming?

4. Why does Aigeus command the king and the priestess to keep Theseus' identity hidden?

5. What is the name of the other boy who comes to serve Poseidon?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Recall a situation in Chapters 1-4 where Theseus' pride gets in the way.

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

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

5. Describe how Theseus' parents came together.

6. Analyze the relationship between Theseus and Queen Persephone, concentrating on how she makes him feel.

7. Describe the connection between Theseus and Poseidon.

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

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

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

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

Ariadne is an important character in The King Must Die, and her relationship with Theseus is important in the story.

Choose either topic 1 or 2 to write about:

1) Compare and contrast the characters of Ariadne and Theseus. How are they similar? How are they different?

2) What do you think would have happened if Ariadne had not been in the story? Would the outcome have changed? Cite examples to show Ariadne's influence on Theseus.

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