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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Redival crying over the sacrifice of Psyche?
(a) She fears they will sacrifice her too.
(b) She is afraid Orual will hang her by her thumbs.
(c) She is afraid for Psyche.
(d) She is afraid of Ungit.

2. The Fox suggests Pscyhe's lover is. . .
(a) a figment of her imagination.
(b) Bardia.
(c) a vagabond, madman, outlaw, or thief.
(d) the Priest of Ungit.

3. Why does the mob return to the palace a second time?
(a) They believe Psyche caused the fever.
(b) They want the king to have a son.
(c) They want to curse the king.
(d) They are starving.

4. The fact that Orual does not see the beauty in the journey the second time suggests what?
(a) Psyche's god will not allow her to see it.
(b) The place has changed since she visited first.
(c) She is not open to its beauty as she was before.
(d) Psyche's god has disguised the Mountain.

5. Why is the Fox not downcast about being a slave?
(a) His childish nature keeps him from understanding his situation.
(b) There were no great men in his own country.
(c) He was happier among the barbarians.
(d) His inquisitive mind keeps him cheerful.

Short Answer Questions

1. In her summary of the years that pass, Orual reports that tales of her reign . . .

2. Psyche's refusal to leave the Mountain arises chiefly from what reason?

3. What is Orual's plan to avoid war with Phars and still defeat Argan?

4. The Fox's decree that Justice, Equality, the Soul, musical note, things behind our backs, and things too far away to be seen suggests that he is ruled by . . .

5. Whose voices does Orual hear crying out at the end of chapter 9?

(see the answer key)

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