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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is surprised by the reactions of the peasants when they climb aboard the golden chariot?
(a) Theseus.
(b) Piraeus.
(c) Helen.
(d) Tyndareus.

2. Who interrupts the suitors in the men's hall to present a plan for choosing the winning suitor?
(a) Penelope.
(b) Menelaus.
(c) Tyndareus.
(d) Odysseus.

3. What is the reason the Grecian king might consider going to war?
(a) To stop paying double the price for goods on which Troy has levied taxes.
(b) To defend their troops in Asia.
(c) To open trade negotiations.
(d) To deflect criticism from his court.

4. Who does not swear the oath of the suitors?
(a) Paris.
(b) Odysseus.
(c) Menelaus.
(d) Priam.

5. Who is considered more intelligent than all the suitors combined?
(a) Helen.
(b) Odysseus.
(c) Menelaus.
(d) Penelope.

Short Answer Questions

1. What area is the gateway to Asia Minor?

2. What does the act of growing a beard signify in Greek culture?

3. Who becomes transformed from a demanding, nail-biting, impatient person to a graceful and alluring person?

4. Who has hairy arms?

5. In Part 1, Chapter 6, what is the decision-making process compared to?

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