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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. What is the thorny issue facing the father of the young woman who is being courted by many suitors?
(a) He does not like any of the suitors.
(b) His daughter is cursed.
(c) Because of her obsessive charm, the young woman evokes jealousy and possessiveness in her suitors, who will then become enemies of whomever her father chooses as her husband.
(d) His daughter is pregnant with the child of a suitor.

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

3. In Part 1, Chapter 4, what does the king do that reveals his wisdom?
(a) He is willing to compromise with his foes.
(b) He chooses not to wage war.
(c) He teaches the young woman to recognize, appreciate, and harness her beauty and its power over other people.
(d) He teaches the young woman to commandeer a ship to escape.

4. 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) Penelope.
(b) Hessia.
(c) Helen.
(d) Theseus.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who marries in Sparta in a wonderful ceremony?

2. What area is the gateway to Asia Minor?

3. Who is the character that is perceptive enough to notice a softening in the ship captain's attitude?

4. What is the plan offered in the men's hall to choose the suitor?

5. What symbolizes good fortune in Greek culture?

(see the answer key)

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