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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 dream the visionary character has of the Trojan prince?

2. What symbolizes good fortune in Greek culture?

3. Which character symbolizes the peaceful life of the queen in Sparta and her royal duty to her husband?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part 2, Chapter 3, what is the dreadful vision that involves the Trojan prince?

2. Describe Helen in Part 1, Chapter 1.

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

4. Why does Andromache appear hostile?

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

6. What does Penelope notice about Odysseus?

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

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

9. Describe Helen through Menelaus' eyes when he first sees her.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The point of view in the story is generally that of Helen, Cassandra, or other women but sometimes shifts to other characters. Give an examples of where it shifts and how that affects the telling of the story.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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