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The King Must Die
Mary Renault
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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 Three: Chapters 1-2 Quiz
Further Study
Book Three: Chapters 1-2 Quiz
1
of 5
What is the state of Athens?
Cursed
Thriving
Ready for war
A state of chaos
2
of 5
What hint does Theseus give to his father about his identity?
His name
His birthplace
His age
His fate
3
of 5
What is the significance of the wine?
It is illegal
It is expensive
It is imported
It is poisonous
4
of 5
How does the queen feel about killing her cursed son?
Good
Scared
Sad
Regretful
5
of 5
How could the king have been freed from his curse?
Killing himself
Killing his son
Sacrificing a shepherd
Leaving Athens
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