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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Orual learns of Batta's behavior toward other slaves, she. . .
(a) sells Batta to Phars.
(b) orders Batta hanged.
(c) orders Batta out of Glome.
(d) marries Batta off to a good man.

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

3. On their return home, Bardia expresses what opinion on the subject of Psyche's lover?
(a) He believes it is invisible.
(b) He believes it hides itself because it is ugly and fearful.
(c) He believes Psyche is mad and has no lover.
(d) He believes it hides out of fear of being caught by others.

4. The Fox describes Psyche as which of the following?
(a) Other-worldly
(b) According to Nature
(c) Proper
(d) Outside of Nature

5. Orual believes that she has proven what?
(a) Psyche deserves to be exiled.
(b) The gods hate her and want to punish her.
(c) The gods do not exist.
(d) Psyche never loved her.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Fox's story of Aphrodite and Anchises, why does Aphrodite have to "dim her glory?"

2. What does Orual mean by the "reek of holiness" that has overtaken the palace?

3. What thoughts does Orual repress when resolving to save Psyche?

4. For the first time, Orual feels what emotion behind her veil?

5. In her summary of the years that pass, Orual reports that tales of her reign . . .

(see the answer key)

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