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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. Whose violent deaths make the Greek king lose his desire to rule?
(a) Odysseus.
(b) Aphrodite.
(c) Helen's brothers.
(d) Menelaus.

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) All suitors must forsake all gambling and drinking forever if they want to be considered.
(c) 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.
(d) The man who can fight off all the other suitors single-handedly will win the hand of the bride.

3. Who is the character that does not believe the legend of Zeus becoming a swan to mate with mortal women?
(a) Paris.
(b) Theseus.
(c) Helen.
(d) Tyndareus.

4. Why is marriage considered so important?
(a) Marriage will result in the decline of Grecian power.
(b) Marriage of royalty forges political alliances, uniting wealth and spreading influence.
(c) Marriage is forbidden for the lovers.
(d) Marriage will create conflict for the king of Greece.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character gives the bride advice to be happy with what she has received?

2. Who is considered the child of Zeus?

3. Which character joyfully shares stories of love after marriage?

4. In Part 1, Chapter 6, what is the decision-making process compared to?

5. Who is promised to Menelaus?

(see the answer key)

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