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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. Who is promised to Menelaus?
(a) Troy.
(b) Helen.
(c) Odysseus.
(d) Penelope.

2. Who is the character that is perceptive enough to notice a softening in the ship captain's attitude?
(a) Hessia.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Theseus.
(d) Helen.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is considered the child of Zeus?

2. Who are the characters who bring the ransom?

3. Who is the character that kidnaps a twelve-year old as ransom in gold?

4. Who does not swear the oath of the suitors?

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

(see the answer key)

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