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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 does the king invite Theseus to drink with him?

2. What happens when Theseus stomps the ground after Simo makes fun of him?

3. What is the name of the first castle Theseus comes to?

4. What does the oracle announce about Theseus' journey?

5. How are Theseus and his friend traveling to Athens?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Describe the connection between Theseus and Poseidon.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Theseus' character travels through many areas of ancient Greece, from Troizen to Eleusis to Athens to Crete. The setting of The King Must Die is very important to the story.

Part 1) Define setting, describing the different settings throughout the text.

Part 2) Explain how important the setting is to the plot of the story.

Part 3) Compare the setting of this novel to another novel. Was the setting simple or complex?

Essay Topic 2

Rituals are prominent throughout The King Must Die. They are an indicator of the differences and similarities between the cultures. Compare and contrast the different rituals throughout the book. How are they the same? How are they different? How does Theseus feel about the different rituals he encounters throughout his travels? Include several examples from the book. Compare and contrast the rituals in the book to rituals that we have in society today.

Essay Topic 3

King Minos is the ruler of Crete, Theseus is also a leader and ruler of many people.

Part 1) Compare and contrast the characters of Minos and Theseus. How are they similar and how are they different as rulers?

Part 2) Explain why Minos' character is important to the story. How does he affect Theseus?

Part 3) Besides Theseus, what ruler from the story do you like the most and why (Aigeus, Pittheus, Persephone, Asterion, Minos)?

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