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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 4-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the mob return to the palace a second time?
(a) They want the king to have a son.
(b) They believe Psyche caused the fever.
(c) They want to curse the king.
(d) They are starving.

2. In what way are Redival and Batta alike?
(a) They are both concerned about others.
(b) They both worship Psyche.
(c) They are both loyal servants of Ungit.
(d) They are both selfish and ill-mannered.

3. What caused the King's position to weaken even further?
(a) His slaves rose up against him.
(b) His starvation of the people.
(c) His marriage to the King of Caphad's fourth daughter.
(d) His slaughter of an enemy was excessive and cruel.

4. Orual begins her story on the day. . .
(a) her mother died.
(b) her stepmother came to them.
(c) Psyche was born.
(d) the prince was born.

5. What is King Trom most concerned with in this chapter?
(a) He wants to leave a male heir to his throne.
(b) He wants the Fox to be heir to his throne.
(c) He wants Orual to be heir to his throne.
(d) He wants to marry Redival and Orual to kings.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sacrifice does the Priest say Ungit demands?

2. What is the king's reaction when the people demand to see Psyche?

3. Why does Orual feel "as if a soft, cold hand had been laid" on her left side when the Fox calls Psyche "prettier than Aphrodite herself"?

4. When does Orual first understand that she is ugly?

5. What surprises Orual when she first sees her Stepmother?

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