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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who exerts a power over the queen that cannot be stopped?
(a) Aphrodite and Paris.
(b) Helen and Penelope.
(c) Menelaus and Odysseus.
(d) Hermione and Hessia.

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

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

4. Who is considered more intelligent than all the suitors combined?
(a) Penelope.
(b) Helen.
(c) Odysseus.
(d) Menelaus.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the Oracle predict that troubles Penelope?

3. Who has a painful vision of the death of a Trojan prince?

4. Which character charms everyone in Troy?

5. In Part 2, Chapter 5, with whom do the Trojans want to forge alliances?

(see the answer key)

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