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

2. Who is the character that is invited to Sparta for talks?
(a) Paris.
(b) Helen.
(c) Odysseus.
(d) Menelaus.

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

4. Who is the character who defeated the bull of Crete in combat and became famous?
(a) Paris.
(b) Helen.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Theseus.

5. Whose love does the queen now understand?
(a) Paris.
(b) Priam.
(c) Penelope.
(d) Menelaus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who inherits both a wife and a kingdom?

2. Who has hairy arms?

3. What wedding gift is considered ominous?

4. What is revealed about women in Greek society in Part 1, Chapter 6?

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

(see the answer key)

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