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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3, I/19-I/27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which queen is responsible for capturing and killing King Cyrus when he attempts to attack the Amazons?
(a) Queen Synoppe.
(b) Queen Fredegunde.
(c) Queen Dido.
(d) Queen Thamiris.

2. Why don't women participate in court?
(a) Because women are not moral enough.
(b) Because court goes against women's natural modesty.
(c) Because women are not intelligent enough.
(d) Because women are intimidated by criminals.

3. Who is so well versed in the arts and sciences that even the bible speaks of her abilities?
(a) Empress Nicuala.
(b) Queen Zenobia.
(c) Queen Thamiris.
(d) Empress Hippolyta.

4. Who are the first Amazons to attack the invading Greeks?
(a) Menalippe and Hippolyta.
(b) Menalippe and Synoppe.
(c) Synoppe and Thamiris.
(d) Synoppe and Hippolyta.

5. After the three ladies appear, why does the first lady chide Christine for believing books?
(a) The first lady does not chide Christine for believing books.
(b) Because books are often mistranslated.
(c) Because women should not be reading in the first place.
(d) Because authority is often proven wrong at a later date.

Short Answer Questions

1. To Cato's claim that attractive women are like roses with thorns underneath, what does Reason say the thorns represent?

2. Who does Queen Penthesila fall in love with when she hears of his courageous feats?

3. Whose duty is to judge and repay everyone according to their just deserts?

4. Why does Christine think herself unfortunate?

5. What country does Artemisia become Queen of?

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