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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. Why does Psyche predict Orual will be able to return to her soon?
(a) The gods have arranged it.
(b) The King will not prevent her in the next few days.
(c) Orual's duties with the King are over.
(d) Her husband will allow it.

2. The Fox suggests Pscyhe's lover is. . .
(a) a figment of her imagination.
(b) Bardia.
(c) the Priest of Ungit.
(d) a vagabond, madman, outlaw, or thief.

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

4. While Redival professes to grieve for the King and celebrate Orual's succession, she is primarily concerned that. . .
(a) Orual should share the throne with her.
(b) Orual should find her a good husband.
(c) Orual should appoint her an advisor.
(d) Orual should allow her to leave Glome.

5. Why does "queening" suit Orual so well?
(a) She can concentrate wholly on her love for Bardia.
(b) She can control others' actions and decisions.
(c) She can be sure her subjects and slaves are loyal.
(d) She loses herself in her duties and forgets her sorrow over Psyche.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What thoughts has Orual repeated about the gods throughout the story?

3. Orual believes the Fox is wrong about the gods because . . .

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

5. Why does Orual resist the "tyrannically" strong urge to re-cross the river and forgive Psyche?

(see the answer key)

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