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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Which character symbolizes the peaceful life of the queen in Sparta and her royal duty to her husband?
(a) Hessia.
(b) Penelope.
(c) Hermione.
(d) Odysseus.

4. What is considered forbidden fruit?
(a) Penelope whom the Trojan prince pursues.
(b) The clandestine relationship of Helen, the wife of Menelaus, with Paris.
(c) Taking possession of the Grecian kingdom covertly.
(d) Honeyed wine that is only given to the gods.

5. Who is promised to Menelaus?
(a) Helen.
(b) Troy.
(c) Odysseus.
(d) Penelope.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character has thirteen suitors?

2. What does the Oracle predict that troubles Penelope?

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

4. Who becomes transformed from a demanding, nail-biting, impatient person to a graceful and alluring person?

5. Who acts generously when the ransom is brought and deflects conflict?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the events that unfold at the dinner banquet.

2. What is the legend of Zeus and his progeny?

3. What is Helen envious about?

4. Why will the suitors fight each other with vengeance?

5. What is the reason that Menelaus gives for waging war with Troy?

6. What is Odysseus' plan to choose a suitor?

7. In Part 2, Chapter 3, what is the dreadful vision that involves the Trojan prince?

8. In Part 2, Chapter 1, we meet Cassandra. Describe her.

9. Why does Andromache appear hostile?

10. What do the women of Troy like about the Spartan queen when they first meet her?

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