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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Oracle predict that troubles Penelope?
(a) Her husband will leave to fight in the war and not return home for twenty years.
(b) Her son will die in the upcoming war.
(c) Her best friend will die.
(d) The war will destroy her home.

2. Who sacks the city of Sion?
(a) Priam.
(b) Helen.
(c) Paris.
(d) Helenus.

3. What is the reason the Grecian king might consider going to war?
(a) To stop paying double the price for goods on which Troy has levied taxes.
(b) To open trade negotiations.
(c) To deflect criticism from his court.
(d) To defend their troops in Asia.

4. Whose name means final battle?
(a) Sparta.
(b) Hermione.
(c) Telemachus.
(d) Hellespont.

5. Who has hairy arms?
(a) Odysseus.
(b) Menelaus.
(c) Helen.
(d) Penelope.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character charms everyone in Troy?

2. What is the sign Aphrodite sends?

3. What area is the gateway to Asia Minor?

4. Who is considered as beautiful as Aphrodite?

5. Which character has thirteen suitors?

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