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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. Which character is most distraught about the conflict?

2. Which character is shunned by the royal family?

3. What is the dream the visionary character has of the Trojan prince?

4. Which character is destined to have a stillborn child?

5. Who does not swear the oath of the suitors?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe Helen in Part 1, Chapter 1.

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Why does Andromache appear hostile?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

Patroclus' death at the hand of Hector is a huge turning point in the story and immediately foreshadows destruction to come. Describe how this happens.

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