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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 is this character that plays knucklebones with a cousin and does not want to give up childish things such as running down to see the new foal in the stable?

2. Who is the character that does not believe the legend of Zeus becoming a swan to mate with mortal women?

3. Who dismisses the visions saying no one will believe them?

4. Who is hostile towards the Spartan queen?

5. What does the act of growing a beard signify in Greek culture?

Short Essay Questions

1. Despite his courtship efforts, what is Menelaus unaware of?

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

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

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

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

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

7. Does Theseus like Helen initially?

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

9. What is the most painful decision facing Helen?

10. What is Odysseus' plan to choose a suitor?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is good and evil portrayed on the battlefield? Give an example of each and defend your reasoning in several sentences.

Essay Topic 2

Write a short essay analyzing the different emotional changes of three characters, looking at similar events and how they impact each of them quite differently.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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