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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who encourages the young woman to marry the younger brother of the King of Greece?
(a) Clytemnestra.
(b) Helen.
(c) Menelaus.
(d) Theseus.

2. What does the Oracle predict that troubles Penelope?
(a) The war will destroy her home.
(b) Her best friend will die.
(c) Her son will die in the upcoming war.
(d) Her husband will leave to fight in the war and not return home for twenty years.

3. Who is considered as beautiful as Aphrodite?
(a) Odysseus.
(b) Helen.
(c) Penelope.
(d) Menelaus.

4. Who marries in Sparta in a wonderful ceremony?
(a) Tyndareus and Penelope.
(b) Odysseus and Penelope.
(c) Helen and Odysseus.
(d) Helen and Menelaus.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the character who defeated the bull of Crete in combat and became famous?

2. Who is the character that kidnaps a twelve-year old as ransom in gold?

3. What is the name of the child born to the rulers of Sparta?

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

5. Which character joyfully shares stories of love after marriage?

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