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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 does not swear the oath of the suitors?
(a) Menelaus.
(b) Paris.
(c) Odysseus.
(d) Priam.

2. 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) Hessia.
(b) Penelope.
(c) Theseus.
(d) Helen.

3. In Part 1, Chapter 6, what is the decision-making process compared to?
(a) Choosing melons.
(b) Choosing clothing.
(c) Choosing beauty products.
(d) Choosing a favorite story.

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the dream the visionary character has of the Trojan prince?

2. What area is the gateway to Asia Minor?

3. Who is considered more intelligent than all the suitors combined?

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

5. Whose love does the queen now understand?

(see the answer key)

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