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The King Must Die
Mary Renault
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Summary
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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
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: Chapter 3 Quiz
Further Study
Book Three: Chapter 3 Quiz
1
of 5
Why won't Aigeus unify the laws in Athens?
He wants to let his people rejoice
He doesn't believe in the importance of law
The rules are unclear
He is too lazy
2
of 5
What does Theseus think will happen if new laws aren't provided to Athens?
Things will continue as normal
There will eventually be problems
War will break out immediately
The king's subjects won't care
3
of 5
What is Theseus doing in spite of his father's wishes?
Moving out
Joining the army
Joining the lottery
Starting a new war
4
of 5
Who must Theseus choose between?
Poseidon vs Queen
Poseidon vs Aigeus
Companions vs Eleusinians
Aigeus vs his mother
5
of 5
Who or what has Theseus always followed?
The law
The rulings
The gods
Aigeus
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