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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who acts generously when the ransom is brought and deflects conflict?
(a) Clytemnestra.
(b) Theseus.
(c) Menelaus.
(d) Helen.

3. Who is considered the child of Zeus?
(a) Helen.
(b) Sparta.
(c) Hessia.
(d) Theseus.

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

5. What symbolizes good fortune in Greek culture?
(a) Honeyed wine.
(b) Dolphins.
(c) Ships.
(d) Good weather.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is this character that plays knucklebones with a cousin and does not want to give up childish things such as running down to see the new foal in the stable?

2. Who is the character that is perceptive enough to notice a softening in the ship captain's attitude?

3. Who is considered as beautiful as Aphrodite?

4. Who is the character who defeated the bull of Crete in combat and became famous?

5. Who becomes transformed from a demanding, nail-biting, impatient person to a graceful and alluring person?

(see the answer key)

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