View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. Who encourages the young woman to marry the younger brother of the King of Greece?
(a) Clytemnestra.
(b) Helen.
(c) Menelaus.
(d) Theseus.

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

4. Who is surprised by the reactions of the peasants when they climb aboard the golden chariot?
(a) Tyndareus.
(b) Helen.
(c) Theseus.
(d) Piraeus.

5. Who is the character that kidnaps a twelve-year old as ransom in gold?
(a) Theseus.
(b) Helen.
(c) Penelope.
(d) Paris.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is considered as beautiful as Aphrodite?

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

3. 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?

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

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 238 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample