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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. How many men is Theseus bringing to help in his father's war?

2. Who is the ruler of the neighboring kingdom?

3. In Theseus' dream, what does he use to move the rock?

4. After Theseus' friend is killed, he comes to a camp of _________.

5. What is the name of the next town Theseus travels to after leaving the camp?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Define the relationship between Theseus and Xanthos.

4. Describe how Theseus' parents came together.

5. Describe the connection between Theseus and Poseidon.

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Aigeus is Theseus' father and the king of Athens; their relationship is an important element to the novel.

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

Part 2) Explain whether you believe it a good thing that Aigeus sent Theseus away as a child. Should he have tried to raise him?

Part 3) Who do you think should have been the ruler in the end if Aigeus hadn't committed suicide? Aigeus or Theseus?

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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