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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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?
(a) Penelope.
(b) Hessia.
(c) Theseus.
(d) Helen.

2. Who inherits both a wife and a kingdom?
(a) Odysseus.
(b) Theseus.
(c) Menelaus.
(d) Tyndareus.

3. What object turns into fire in the dream?
(a) The honey.
(b) The ship.
(c) The cushion.
(d) The flute.

4. What location is built of rock and considered an impenetrable fortress?
(a) Troy.
(b) Acropolis.
(c) Sparta.
(d) Piraeus.

5. What are the bitter choices facing the queen if she departs?
(a) She loses her wealth.
(b) She could be killed.
(c) She risks losing her child and also being caught by her husband.
(d) She would lose the beauty that she had become famous for.

Short Answer Questions

1. What wedding gift is considered ominous?

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

3. Who is the character that is invited to Sparta for talks?

4. Who is considered the child of Zeus?

5. Who acts generously when the ransom is brought and deflects conflict?

(see the answer key)

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