1. Which characters become friends?
(a) Penelope and Clytemnestra.
(b) King Agamemnon and Hector.
(c) Odysseus and Paris.
(d) Helen and Cassandra.

2. Who packs to leave despite objections from the nurse in Part 1, Chapter 12?
(a) Paris.
(b) Hermione.
(c) Priam.
(d) Helen.

3. Which character dodges and avoids the spear but gets knocked to the ground?
(a) Hector.
(b) Menelaus.
(c) Agamemnon.
(d) Paris.

4. Who is surprised by the reactions of the peasants when they climb aboard the golden chariot?
(a) Tyndareus.
(b) Piraeus.
(c) Theseus.
(d) Helen.

5. In Part 2, Chapter 10, which character appears cowardly?
(a) Cassandra.
(b) Paris.
(c) Hector.
(d) Andromache.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. What is the plan offered in the men's hall to choose the suitor?

3. Who is pleased to have the Trojan prince stay?

4. Who takes the palace treasury on to a ship?

5. Who are the characters fighting in a duel?

(see the answer key)

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