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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the reason the queen feels compelled to abandon her home?

2. In Part 1, Chapter 5, who stalls making a decision on marriage by staging hunts instead?

3. Who is deeply troubled by the love affair?

4. What is the thorny issue facing the father of the young woman who is being courted by many suitors?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the most painful decision facing Helen?

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

3. What news does Penelope receive that troubles her?

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

5. In Part 1, Chapter 10, Helen meets Paris. Describe what she sees.

6. What gifts does Theseus send to the newly married couple?

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

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

9. What is Helen envious about?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The relationship between Cassandra and Helen evolves over time. Both women are outcasts because of the decisions they have made and both feel compelled to make these decisions. What are the similarities and differences between these two women? Are they sympathetic to each other? Describe their changing relationship.

Essay Topic 2

Marriage is discussed in many ways throughout Inside the Walls of Troy. Discuss its effect on the status of women and the influence they have in decision-making, self-preservation, romantic interests, and political control.

Essay Topic 3

Patroclus' death at the hand of Hector is a huge turning point in the story and immediately foreshadows destruction to come. Describe how this happens.

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