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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who lies around the city steeped in blood in the dream?
(a) Paris.
(b) Helen.
(c) Slain warriors.
(d) Hector.

2. Who interrupts the suitors in the men's hall to present a plan for choosing the winning suitor?
(a) Menelaus.
(b) Tyndareus.
(c) Odysseus.
(d) Penelope.

3. Whose name means final battle?
(a) Hermione.
(b) Sparta.
(c) Telemachus.
(d) Hellespont.

4. What is the reason the Grecian king might consider going to war?
(a) To stop paying double the price for goods on which Troy has levied taxes.
(b) To open trade negotiations.
(c) To defend their troops in Asia.
(d) To deflect criticism from his court.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is considered the child of Zeus?

3. What does the Oracle predict that troubles Penelope?

4. What object turns into fire in the dream?

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

(see the answer key)

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