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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is revealed about women in Greek society in Part 1, Chapter 6?
(a) Women are considered objects of beauty and lack power over their own lives.
(b) Women are deceitful and power-hungry.
(c) Women marry younger men of their own choice.
(d) Women become slaves of their husbands.

2. What location is built of rock and considered an impenetrable fortress?
(a) Acropolis.
(b) Sparta.
(c) Piraeus.
(d) Troy.

3. In Part 1, Chapter 6, what is the decision-making process compared to?
(a) Choosing clothing.
(b) Choosing melons.
(c) Choosing beauty products.
(d) Choosing a favorite story.

4. In Part 1, Chapter 4, what does the king do that reveals his wisdom?
(a) He teaches the young woman to commandeer a ship to escape.
(b) He chooses not to wage war.
(c) He is willing to compromise with his foes.
(d) He teaches the young woman to recognize, appreciate, and harness her beauty and its power over other people.

5. What is the plan offered in the men's hall to choose the suitor?
(a) All suitors must forsake all gambling and drinking forever if they want to be considered.
(b) The man who can fight off all the other suitors single-handedly will win the hand of the bride.
(c) All the men who wish to be considered as suitors must swear oaths to protect the winner as blood brothers for the rest of their lives.
(d) All suitors must promise to defend the king all their lives if they want to be considered.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is surprised by the reactions of the peasants when they climb aboard the golden chariot?

2. In Part 1, Chapter 4, what is the pivotal act?

3. What area is the gateway to Asia Minor?

4. Which character has thirteen suitors?

5. Whose name means final battle?

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