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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. Who does not retreat behind Trojan walls but prepares to battle the enraged Greek hero?

2. In Part 2, Chapter 10, which character appears cowardly?

3. Which character cannot attend the ceremony for the stillborn child?

4. Which character breaks the truce by wounding the Spartan king?

5. Where is the new capital of Troy built?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Cassandra wish to confide in her brother?

2. How do the women watch the unfolding battle?

3. Which two brave warriors fight against each other on the battlefield equally?

4. How does Paris distract his opponent?

5. What does Paris do that alters the fate of the Greek hero?

6. What is the immediate repercussion of Patroclus' death?

7. Which main character reveals a deceptive side?

8. What is the story that Helenus tells his sibling?

9. Why do Priam and Polyxena go to the Greek camp?

10. What does Cassandra see when she enters the royal mansion?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Both Helen and Penelope are important female characters in the beginning of the book.

Part 1) What is their relationship? How do they co-exist and how do they interact? What is similar about them and what is different?

Part 2) What are some events that Penelope has a direct influence upon? What are some events that Helen has a direct influence upon?

Part 3) Which character wields more influence in society? Which one is stronger and why?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the book, there are numerous instances of symbolism. Provide two examples of symbolism during the wedding of Helen to Menelaus. What do these symbols mean?

Essay Topic 3

When Paris disappears from the battlefield during the dust storm, he explains that Aphrodite protected him. What other times has he told Helen that Aphrodite compelled him to do something? Explain in a few sentences.

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