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

2. What is the plan offered in the men's hall to choose the suitor?
(a) All suitors must promise to defend the king all their lives 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 forsake all gambling and drinking forever 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.

3. Who are the characters who bring the ransom?
(a) Helen's parents.
(b) Theseus' son.
(c) Helen's brothers.
(d) Clytemnestra and Menelaus.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who encourages the young woman to marry the younger brother of the King of Greece?

3. Why is marriage considered so important?

4. Who marries in Sparta in a wonderful ceremony?

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

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