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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. Which character has thirteen suitors?
(a) Odysseus.
(b) Clytemnestra.
(c) Helen.
(d) Demeter.

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

3. What is the name of the child born to the rulers of Sparta?
(a) Hermione.
(b) Menelaus.
(c) Hellespont.
(d) Tyrone.

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

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 suitors must promise to defend the king all their lives if they want to be considered.
(d) 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the character that does not believe the legend of Zeus becoming a swan to mate with mortal women?

2. What is considered forbidden fruit?

3. What is revealed about women in Greek society in Part 1, Chapter 6?

4. What location is built of rock and considered an impenetrable fortress?

5. What are the bitter choices facing the queen if she departs?

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