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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 acts generously when the ransom is brought and deflects conflict?

2. Who packs to leave despite objections from the nurse in Part 1, Chapter 12?

3. What are the bitter choices facing the queen if she departs?

4. Who sacks the city of Sion?

5. In Part 1, Chapter 4, what does the king do that reveals his wisdom?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Penelope notice about Odysseus?

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

7. What is the dream the visionary character has about war?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topic 3

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

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