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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 name does Theseus and his kinsmen decide to call themselves?

2. What does Theseus and his kinsmen practice on the ship?

3. With what does Theseus kill the king?

4. Theseus has heard that if a dancer lasts _____ years the goddess sets them free.

5. As a bull dancer, what does Theseus decide he wants to be?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Recall what Theseus learns about bull dancing while traveling to Crete.

4. Explain why Theseus' bull, Herakles, was acting funny.

5. Explain what the old woman in Aigeus' kingdom says to Theseus.

6. Describe the House of the Axe and how Theseus feels about being there.

7. Evaluate how much Theseus has grown as a leader in Crete.

8. Define the relationship between Theseus and the cranes.

9. Describe an incident in Crete where Theseus shows compassion.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Foreshadowing is a literary tool used in The King Must Die. Cite three examples of foreshadowing and how it's used to foretell events to come.

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

Theseus is a good and fair leader, and he believes in justice. Justice is an important theme throughout The King Must Die.

Part 1) Explain the meaning of justice.

Part 2) Describe some examples of justice from the book. What does justice mean to Theseus?

Part 3) Compare an example of justice from the book to a moment in your own life. Do you believe as Theseus does?

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