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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. Which character has thirteen suitors?
(a) Odysseus.
(b) Helen.
(c) Clytemnestra.
(d) Demeter.

2. Who is distraught about leaving a child behind?
(a) Helen.
(b) Paris.
(c) Hermione.
(d) Hessia.

3. Who are the characters who bring the ransom?
(a) Theseus' son.
(b) Helen's parents.
(c) Clytemnestra and Menelaus.
(d) Helen's brothers.

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

5. Who is the character who defeated the bull of Crete in combat and became famous?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Theseus.
(c) Paris.
(d) Helen.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the character that is invited to Sparta for talks?

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

4. What is the name of the child born to the rulers of Sparta?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What efforts do the Trojans take to expand their forces?

2. Does Theseus like Helen initially?

3. What is Helen envious about?

4. What is the role played by Clytemnestra during the royal courtship?

5. In response to one twin's fearful vision, what does the other twin suggest as a plan of action?

6. What is the relationship between the twins and how are they affected by their gifts?

7. What is the transformation that happens to Helen after she leaves home?

8. What does Menelaus think Paris can do while he is gone away?

9. How does the public respond to the visionary character?

10. What is the most painful decision facing Helen?

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