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The King Must Die
Mary Renault
Study Guide
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Summary
Plot Overview
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
Main Ideas
Themes
Motifs
Symbols
Key Facts
Quotes
Important Quotes Explained
Further Study
Context
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
Context
Summary
Characters
Character Analysis
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 5-6 and Book Two: Chapter 1 Quiz
Further Study
Book One: Chapters 5-6 and Book Two: Chapter 1 Quiz
1
of 5
Theseus wonders if ___ men cause kingdoms to fall.
Ignorant
Mean
Lustful
Weak
2
of 5
What is Dexios' relationship to Theseus?
Brothers
Master and slave
Childhood friend
A stranger
3
of 5
What does the death of an old king mean for society?
Dismay
Renewal
Chaos
War
4
of 5
How does Theseus feel about killing the king?
Excited
Ready
Reluctant
Proud
5
of 5
What changed the course of both Theseus and Dexios's lives?
Fate
Jealousy
Competition
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