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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 does Aphrodite apparently promise the Trojan prince?

2. Who is deeply troubled by the love affair?

3. Who is distraught about leaving a child behind?

4. Who believes that the best action is to sacrifice to the gods and wait?

5. Who is hostile towards the Spartan queen?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Andromache appear hostile?

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

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

4. What is the most painful decision facing Helen?

5. What is the story of Paris' origins?

6. Describe Helen in Part 1, Chapter 1.

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

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

9. What happens during negotiations between the Greeks and the Trojans?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are numerous metaphors in the book pertaining to beauty. Give three examples of how beauty is portrayed and characters who exhibit power because of their beauty.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the book, there are numerous instances of symbolism. Provide two examples of symbolism during the wedding of Helen to Menelaus. What do these symbols mean?

Essay Topic 3

Both Helen and Penelope are important female characters in the beginning of the book.

Part 1) What is their relationship? How do they co-exist and how do they interact? What is similar about them and what is different?

Part 2) What are some events that Penelope has a direct influence upon? What are some events that Helen has a direct influence upon?

Part 3) Which character wields more influence in society? Which one is stronger and why?

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