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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the reason the Grecian king might consider going to war?
(a) To stop paying double the price for goods on which Troy has levied taxes.
(b) To deflect criticism from his court.
(c) To open trade negotiations.
(d) To defend their troops in Asia.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is considered the child of Zeus?

2. Whose name means final battle?

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 the character that kidnaps a twelve-year old as ransom in gold?

5. What is the name of the child born to the rulers of Sparta?

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