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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 1, Chapter 4, what is the pivotal act?
(a) The king's marriage to the young woman.
(b) The young woman's escape aboard a Grecian ship.
(c) The transformation of the young woman into a symbol of power and beauty.
(d) The king's decision to abdicate his throne.

2. Who is this character that plays knucklebones with a cousin and does not want to give up childish things such as running down to see the new foal in the stable?
(a) Hessia.
(b) Penelope.
(c) Helen.
(d) Theseus.

3. Who is the character who defeated the bull of Crete in combat and became famous?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Theseus.
(c) Helen.
(d) Paris.

4. Who acts generously when the ransom is brought and deflects conflict?
(a) Helen.
(b) Menelaus.
(c) Clytemnestra.
(d) Theseus.

5. Who is considered the child of Zeus?
(a) Sparta.
(b) Helen.
(c) Hessia.
(d) Theseus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is considered as beautiful as Aphrodite?

2. Which character has thirteen suitors?

3. Where does Helen's sadness stem from?

4. Who has hairy arms?

5. What location is built of rock and considered an impenetrable fortress?

(see the answer key)

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