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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. To whom is the Grecian queen attracted?

2. Who is hostile towards the Spartan queen?

3. Who refuses to listen to the visionary character?

4. Who does not notice the covert flirtation occurring at the king's dinner table?

5. What area is the gateway to Asia Minor?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Penelope notice about Odysseus?

6. What is the story of Paris' origins?

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

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

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

What is the significance of Polyxena's character in relation to Achilles? How does her knowledge of Achilles result in his death?

Essay Topic 2

Compare Hector to Achilles. Both of these characters are brave warriors. How are they similar and how are they different? What resources and people do they have for support? How does their relationship with loved ones affect their fight?

Essay Topic 3

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

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