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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. Which of the following solutions does the Fox offer the King when faced with the sacrifice of Psyche?
(a) Offer his son instead
(b) Offer the gods all his wealth and kingdom
(c) Sacrifice his wealth and kingdom to another king for help
(d) Trick the Priest

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

3. What is the thing Psyche felt most ashamed of during her first visit to the palace?
(a) She was ashamed of surviving the sacrifice.
(b) She was ashamed of leaving her family behind.
(c) She was ashamed of being mortal.
(d) She was ashamed of seeing a god.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The story the old priest relays implies that

2. What is Psyche's one true fear about the sacrifice on the Mountain?

3. What does the King do when Orual offers to sacrifice herself in place of Psyche?

4. When Psyche suggests her god might be able to make Orual see and understand her situation, how does Orual respond?

5. Psyche's appearance at the beginning of the chapter suggests

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