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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 is the name of the first castle Theseus comes to?

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

4. Why does Theseus' mother call on an oracle to look at Theseus' journey?

5. Why does Theseus' chariot crash?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Explain the significance of Theseus' grandfather sacrificing the king horse.

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

6. Describe the connection between Theseus and Poseidon.

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

The connection between Theseus and Poseidon is essential to the plot of the book, because Poseidon affects Theseus' entire life. Describe the connection between Poseidon and Theseus, and cite examples from the book. Describe attributes that Theseus has gained from his connection to Poseidon. Explain how Poseidon has affected Theseus' life, and cite several examples from the book.

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