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

2. Who has hairy arms?

3. Where does Helen's sadness stem from?

4. In Part 1, Chapter 4, what does the king do that reveals his wisdom?

5. What is the sign Aphrodite sends?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the most painful decision facing Helen?

2. What does Penelope notice about Odysseus?

3. What is the story of Paris' origins?

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

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

6. What is the promise Paris says Aphrodite gave him?

7. What is Helen envious about?

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

9. Does Theseus like Helen initially?

10. What news does Penelope receive that troubles her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose a character that Helen initially fears but then grows to like and become familiar with. How does their relationship evolve?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Helen changes from being an impulsive and immature young girl to a poised, confident, and attractive young woman under Theseus' guidance. What does this transformation offer Helen? How does her experience and interactions with other people change?

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