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The King Must Die
Mary Renault
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What does this book suggest about leadership?
It's embedded in us
It's a male trait
Leaders sacrifice themselves
Leaders always suffer
2
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Why is "justice" an important theme?
Gods will punish injustice
Men hate unfairness
Greeks believed in karma
Their culture demands it
3
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What belief brings meaning to people?
Belief in karma
Belief in deities
Belief in manhood
Belief in fairy tales
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What demonstrates the similarities and differences in characters?
Their priorities
Belief systems
Rituals
Their fates
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What does "moira" symbolize?
Beliefs
Self-defined destiny
Lust
Lack of judgement
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