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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. When Orual sees her father through her Stepmother's eyes, she believes that his appearance will not. . .
(a) show his love the girl.
(b) make her uncomfortable.
(c) quiet the girl's fear.
(d) show how wealthy his kingdom is.

2. Before the King can banish the Fox to the mines, what event intercedes?
(a) The Fox poisons himself.
(b) Messenger from Caphad declares war.
(c) Messengers from Phars arrive to meet with the King.
(d) Orual and the Fox run away.

3. What proof does Batta offer that the people have stopped worshiping Psyche?
(a) The people believe she will smite them with thunder.
(b) The people believe she has starved them.
(c) The people believe she spread the plague by touching them.
(d) The people are shocked to see her walk the streets alone.

4. Orual describes Psyche's youth as her own "best times" for which reason?
(a) Orual, Psyche, and the Fox loved and raised Psyche.
(b) Batta became a grandmother to Psyche.
(c) Orual and the Fox took Psyche away from Glome.
(d) Psyche is as beautiful as a goddess.

5. Why is the Fox not downcast about being a slave?
(a) His inquisitive mind keeps him cheerful.
(b) There were no great men in his own country.
(c) His childish nature keeps him from understanding his situation.
(d) He was happier among the barbarians.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes to the palace backed by an "army"?

2. What does Psyche say that unintentionally wounds Orual?

3. Which of the following is a reason why the narrator does not fear the gods will punish her for writing her book?

4. What does Redival want in exchange for her secrecy about Psyche's worship by the people?

5. Why has the Fox been allowed such freedom with the King's daughters?

(see the answer key)

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