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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Orual not share her vision with the Fox when she relays the meeting with Psyche?
(a) She knows the Fox would dismiss it and make her feel ashamed.
(b) She knows the Fox has heard the story before.
(c) She knows the Fox would think Psyche had convinced her of the story.
(d) She knows the Fox would demand to see it himself.

2. Psyche serves Orual:
(a) Bread and water
(b) Berries and water
(c) Meat and wine
(d) Berries and milk

3. Psyche believes the Fox is wrong about the gods because. . .
(a) he is too religious.
(b) he is angry at the gods.
(c) he doesn't have the whole truth.
(d) he only believes in Greek gods.

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

5. Psyche believes the gods may not truly be cruel because. . .
(a) humans are both good and evil.
(b) humans cannot understand what gods do.
(c) humans cause the gods to act cruelly.
(d) humans are cruel themselves.

6. Orual first believes Redival is the Accursed because. . .
(a) she caused the famine.
(b) she caused the fever.
(c) she behaves immorally.
(d) she is worshiped as a goddess.

7. Orual is comforted by the fire and food at her camp with Bardia. Why?
(a) It soothes the bruises from her fight with Psyche.
(b) It simplifies her situation and allows her to concentrate on mortal things.
(c) It reminds her that she has been right all along.
(d) It makes her feel safe from the lions and Mountain beasts.

8. When Psyche learns that Orual cannot see her palace at all, she expresses. . .
(a) anger and regret.
(b) sadness and pity.
(c) superiority and arrogance.
(d) delight and satisfaction.

9. At the start of the chapter, Orual determines to. . .
(a) beg the King to free Psyche.
(b) go with Psyche to the Mountain.
(c) leave Glome for good.
(d) sacrifice herself to Ungit.

10. Bardia offers to accompany Orual up the Mountain. Why?
(a) Orual has threatened to turn him over to the King if he does not.
(b) He wants to prevent her from burying Psyche.
(c) The King has asked Bardia to watch over Orual.
(d) He wants to assure her safety and help her in an honorable task.

11. Orual's comparison of the Priest to a vulture foreshadows
(a) A war
(b) A plague of birds
(c) A battle with the king
(d) A death

12. Orual begins her story on the day. . .
(a) her stepmother came to them.
(b) her mother died.
(c) Psyche was born.
(d) the prince was born.

13. Why has Redival become suddenly pious?
(a) She wants to protect Psyche from Ungit.
(b) She is jealous of Orual and wants Ungit to let her rule Glome.
(c) She wants to call down Ungit's wrath on all of Glome.
(d) She is jealous of Psyche and wants Ungit to take revenge.

14. What potential problem is rising between Redival and Psyche?
(a) Psyche has fallen in love with Redival's betrothed soldier.
(b) Psyche is much more beautiful than Redival.
(c) Redival wants to marry the King of Grey Mountain.
(d) Redival wants attention from Orual and the Fox.

15. As she regards the vision, Orual begins to believe what?
(a) Psyche is in terrible danger and Orual must cross the river to save her.
(b) She has wronged Psyche and must return and beg forgiveness.
(c) Psyche is merely being deceived.
(d) She has become mad as Psyche is.

Short Answer Questions

1. Psyche's refusal to leave the Mountain arises chiefly from what reason?

2. Psyche's appearance at the beginning of the chapter suggests

3. Orual denies the feeling of elation rising in her at the beauty of nature. Why?

4. What does Psyche say that unintentionally wounds Orual?

5. Why is the Fox not downcast about being a slave?

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