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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. Who does Theseus watch at the bull fight and decides she is human?

2. With what does Theseus kill the king?

3. In what month are Theseus and his kinsmen allowed to see a bull dance for the first time?

4. Who calls Theseus to a secret meeting chamber?

5. What is the life expectancy of a bull dancer?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain why Asterion might have a grievance against Theseus.

2. Recall what Ariadne tells Theseus about King Minos, explaining how he became sick and why.

3. Define the relationship between Theseus and the cranes.

4. Describe the relationship between Ariadne and Asterion, concentrating on how their mother treated them.

5. Describe how Theseus is hurt during a bull dance.

6. Describe what Theseus does when the men from Crete come for their tribute and why.

7. Explain the relationship between Theseus and Ariadne.

8. Describe what Theseus and the cranes do to cause a scene when they arrive at Crete.

9. Explain why Theseus is chosen to be the leader of the cranes.

10. Explain what Theseus learns about the customs and prophesies of the Creates.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Honor is a powerful theme throughout The King Must Die; some characters have honor and some do not.

Part 1) Define honor, also describing why it's important to be a person with honor.

Part 2) Explain why Theseus is considered a man of honor and Asterion is not. Cite examples from the book.

Part 3) What does honor mean in society today? Are people as honorable in this era?

Essay Topic 2

What would you have done if you were forced to become a bull dancer? Would you have taken a leadership position like Theseus? What position would you have preferred to have and why (either leaper, chaser, or catcher)?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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