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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is revealed about women in Greek society in Part 1, Chapter 6?
(a) Women become slaves of their husbands.
(b) Women are deceitful and power-hungry.
(c) Women marry younger men of their own choice.
(d) Women are considered objects of beauty and lack power over their own lives.

2. Who packs to leave despite objections from the nurse in Part 1, Chapter 12?
(a) Helen.
(b) Paris.
(c) Hermione.
(d) Priam.

3. What does the act of growing a beard signify in Greek culture?
(a) That a warrior has given up battle and was settling into domestic life.
(b) That a young man is old enough to marry.
(c) That a man is ready for battle.
(d) That a young man is old enough to train as a warrior.

4. Who is the character that is perceptive enough to notice a softening in the ship captain's attitude?
(a) Theseus.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Helen.
(d) Hessia.

5. Which character gives the bride advice to be happy with what she has received?
(a) Odysseus.
(b) Tyndareus.
(c) Theseus.
(d) Penelope.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose violent deaths make the Greek king lose his desire to rule?

2. Who marries in Sparta in a wonderful ceremony?

3. What is the story told about the birth of the Trojan prince?

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

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

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