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The King Must Die
Mary Renault
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Summary & Analysis
Book One: Chapters 1–2
Book One: Chapters 3–4
Book One: Chapters 5–6 and Book Two: Chapter 1
Book Two: Chapter 2
Book Two: Chapter 3
Book Three: Chapters 1–2
Book Three: Chapter 3
Book Four: Chapters 1–2
Book Four: Chapters 3–4
Book Four: Chapters 5–6
Book Four: Chapter 7
Book Four: Chapters 8–9
Book Four: Chapter 10
Book Five: Chapter 1
Book Five: Chapter 2, Author's Note, and The Legend of Theseus
Characters
Characters
Theseus
Asterion
Aigeus
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Themes, Motifs, Symbols
Book One: Chapters 1-2
Book One: Chapters 3-4
Book One: Chapters 5-6 and Book Two: Chapter 1
Book Two: Chapter 2
Book Two: Chapter 3
Book Three: Chapters 1-2
Book Three: Chapter 3
Book Four: Chapters 1-2
Book Four: Chapters 3-4
Book Four: Chapters 5-6
Book Four: Chapter 7
Book Four: Chapters 8-9
Book Four: Chapter 10
Book Five: Chapter 1
Book Five: Chapter 2, Author's Note, and The Legend of Theseus
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Book One: Chapters 1-2 Quiz
Further Study
Book One: Chapters 1-2 Quiz
1
of 5
What happens to Theseus for the first time at the horse-sacrifice?
He sees a girl
He hears the sea
He sees death
He learns his fate
2
of 5
What does the king consider his own moira?
To sacrifice himself
To become powerful
To teach Theseus
To honor his family
3
of 5
Who or what does Theseus learn to live with?
The feeling of loneliness
The presence of god
The absence of Poseidon
The feeling of power
4
of 5
What is the sign the gods have sent Theseus (and Simo)?
An earthquake
A tsunami
A rainstorm
A flood
5
of 5
Why does Theseus challenge himself and other boys to dangerous stunts?
To provide security
To prove himself fit
To show off
To learn self-defense
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