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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 Theseus ask the king of the town just before taking his life?

2. After a quarrel, what does Theseus offer to do for the queen?

3. How does Theseus' grandfather feel when he learns Theseus didn't go on the ship?

4. What is the name of the road on which Theseus travels to Athens?

5. Why does Theseus' mother need to give herself to the first man that is sent by the gods?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the connection between Theseus and Poseidon.

2. Evaluate the impact of Theseus' relationship with Simo, describing how this relationship helped Theseus to grow.

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

4. Define the relationship between Theseus and Xanthos.

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

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

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

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

9. Describe one of the customs that is performed in Eleusis every year.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Moira is an important symbol throughout The King Must Die. Theseus his dedicated to his belief of moira.

Part 1) Define moira, citing examples from the text where it's described.

Part 2) Explain how Theseus' belief in moira gives him freedom and how it hinders him.

Part 3) Describe how Theseus' belief in moira changes throughout the novel. Is he as passionate in the end of the novel as he is in the beginning?

Essay Topic 2

Asterion is Theseus' archenemy in The King Must Die; their differences are important to the story.

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

Part 2) Describe what type of leaders these men are, what do they inspire in their subjects?

Part 3) Explain why Asterion is important for Theseus' growth.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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