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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Trying to make Psyche see reason, Orual begins to. . .
(a) shake Psyche.
(b) drag Psyche off of the Mountain.
(c) scream for Bardia's help.
(d) slap Psyche's face.

2. When Psyche suggests her god might be able to make Orual see and understand her situation, how does Orual respond?
(a) She says she hates it and does not want to understand it.
(b) She challenges the god to make her see.
(c) She begs Psyche to admit she cannot see it either.
(d) She agrees.

3. What does Orual mean by the "reek of holiness" that has overtaken the palace?
(a) She means that the sacrifice had already taken place.
(b) She means that she now believes in the truth of Ungit.
(c) She means that Ungit's stone had been placed in her house.
(d) She means that the false and superstitious rituals of the sacrifice had begun.

4. Why has the Fox been allowed such freedom with the King's daughters?
(a) He has become a trusted advisor to the King.
(b) He has become a trusted advisor to Orual.
(c) He has become a potential husband for Psyche.
(d) He has become an advisor to the Priest of Ungit.

5. When does Orual first understand that she is ugly?
(a) When the King tells her Redival is prettier.
(b) When the priest insists she wear his bird mask.
(c) When the priest insists she wear a veil in front of him.
(d) When the King implies that her face will frighten his new bride.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the KIng not moved by the Fox's story of a Greek king who killed his daughter, and was then punished by the gods?

2. What does the King do when Orual offers to sacrifice herself in place of Psyche?

3. What is Redival caught doing at the beginning of chapter 3?

4. What has changed about the King since he beat Orual in chapter 5?

5. Who comes to the palace backed by an "army"?

(see the answer key)

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