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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. What prevents Bardia from accompanying Orual a second time?
(a) He has sworn to the King he will not accompany her.
(b) He is to watch over the house in the King's absence.
(c) He does not believe she will act sensibly.
(d) He is ruled by his wife who will not allow it.

2. Before the birth of King Trom's third child, the atmosphere of the castle is. . .
(a) fearful and superstitious.
(b) boring and routine.
(c) cheerful and bustling.
(d) joyous and celebratory.

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"?
(a) She believes Pysche is cursed.
(b) She believes it is a bad omen to say such things about a god.
(c) She believes the divine nature has no envy.
(d) She believes they will anger the King of the Mountain.

4. After Orual frees the Fox, she convinces herself that he will leave her. Why?
(a) He never loved her, only Psyche.
(b) He fears and loathes her now that she is Queen.
(c) He is angry at her for keeping him a slave so long.
(d) He loves his own family more than her.

5. What is Redival caught doing at the beginning of chapter 3?
(a) Stealing grain for the poor
(b) Gossipping with Batta
(c) Running away
(d) Kissing a soldier

Short Answer Questions

1. In the old priest's story of Psyche, the goddess is finally. . .

2. What has changed about the King since he beat Orual in chapter 5?

3. What does Orual see in the faces of the people of Glome as they gathered in the streets?

4. Who does Orual feel guilty for thinking of while she waits for Psyche to expose her god?

5. Which of the following is not a way in which Glome suffered?

(see the answer key)

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