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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Orual describes Bardia's statement that "If a man was blind and she weren't the King's daughter, she'd make him a good wife," as. . .
(a) the cruellest thing anyone had ever said about her.
(b) a challenge to her honor.
(c) a proposal of marriage.
(d) the nearest thing to a love-speech ever made to her.

2. The fact that Orual cannot see the Psyche's palace implies that. . .
(a) Orual does not want to believe in gods.
(b) Psyche cannot see the palace either.
(c) Orual does not have the faith that is required to see it.
(d) Psyche is trying to deceive Orual.

3. The citizens of Glome believe in which gods?
(a) Ungit and the river god Shennit
(b) Ungit and Aphrodite
(c) Ungit and Anchises
(d) Ungit and the god of the Grey Mountain

4. Orual believes the Fox is wrong about the gods because . . .
(a) he did not have the whole truth.
(b) he is angry at the gods.
(c) he thought too well of the world.
(d) he only believes in Greek gods.

5. Why does Psyche believe men behave in an evil way?
(a) They do not know what is good from what is bad.
(b) They are all evil at heart.
(c) They are basically good, but choose to do bad for fun.
(d) They are to be pitied.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is ironic about Psyche's treatment of Orual when she sees Orual's bruises?

2. What does Psyche believe about the Grey Mountain, even as a child?

3. When Psyche expresses fear, Orual feels relief because. . .

4. Why does Orual learn not to fear her Stepmother?

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

(see the answer key)

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