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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. Who is deeply troubled by the love affair?
(a) Aphrodite.
(b) Paris.
(c) Priam.
(d) Helen.

2. Who becomes transformed from a demanding, nail-biting, impatient person to a graceful and alluring person?
(a) Demeter.
(b) Servant girl.
(c) Penelope.
(d) Helen.

3. Where does Helen's sadness stem from?
(a) She is growing old.
(b) She fears losing her independence.
(c) She does not like war.
(d) She realizes she will never have the love from any of her suitors that her friend Penelope has with Odysseus.

4. Who does not swear the oath of the suitors?
(a) Menelaus.
(b) Priam.
(c) Paris.
(d) Odysseus.

5. In Part 1, Chapter 4, what is the pivotal act?
(a) The king's decision to abdicate his throne.
(b) The young woman's escape aboard a Grecian ship.
(c) The king's marriage to the young woman.
(d) The transformation of the young woman into a symbol of power and beauty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has hairy arms?

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

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

4. In Part 1, Chapter 4, what does the king do that reveals his wisdom?

5. Who is considered more intelligent than all the suitors combined?

(see the answer key)

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