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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character has thirteen suitors?

2. Who sees the fleeing lovers at the temple of Aphrodite?

3. Who is the leader of the Trojan army?

4. Why is marriage considered so important?

5. What wedding gift is considered ominous?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the reason that Menelaus gives for waging war with Troy?

2. What is the transformation that happens to Helen after she leaves home?

3. What is the relationship between the twins and how are they affected by their gifts?

4. How does the public respond to the visionary character?

5. What efforts do the Trojans take to expand their forces?

6. Why will the suitors fight each other with vengeance?

7. What is Helen envious about?

8. What is the dream the visionary character has about war?

9. Does Theseus like Helen initially?

10. What is the story of Paris' origins?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a short essay analyzing the different emotional changes of three characters, looking at similar events and how they impact each of them quite differently.

Essay Topic 2

The relationship between Cassandra and Helen evolves over time. Both women are outcasts because of the decisions they have made and both feel compelled to make these decisions. What are the similarities and differences between these two women? Are they sympathetic to each other? Describe their changing relationship.

Essay Topic 3

Choose a character that Helen initially fears but then grows to like and become familiar with. How does their relationship evolve?

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