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

2. Where does Helen's sadness stem from?
(a) She is growing old.
(b) She does not like war.
(c) She realizes she will never have the love from any of her suitors that her friend Penelope has with Odysseus.
(d) She fears losing her independence.

3. Who marries in Sparta in a wonderful ceremony?
(a) Tyndareus and Penelope.
(b) Helen and Odysseus.
(c) Helen and Menelaus.
(d) Odysseus and Penelope.

4. Who is pleased to have the Trojan prince stay?
(a) Menelaus and Helen.
(b) Hermione and Penelope.
(c) Menelaus and Penelope.
(d) Helen and Odysseus.

5. Who is tormented by terrible visions?
(a) Apollo.
(b) Helenus.
(c) Cassandra.
(d) Helen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the character that kidnaps a twelve-year old as ransom in gold?

2. Who lies around the city steeped in blood in the dream?

3. Whose name means final battle?

4. Who is distraught about leaving a child behind?

5. What does the Oracle predict that troubles Penelope?

(see the answer key)

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