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Till We Have Faces Trivia Quiz

Lewis's novel "Till We Have Faces" presents a common myth from a unique perspective, demonstrating the harmful powers of love.

A multiple-choice quiz by regenbogen. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
regenbogen

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
321,123

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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221

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Question 1 of 10

1. C.S. Lewis's novel is based upon the ancient Greek myth of Cupid and Psyche, told from a unique perspective. What is the relation of the narrator to Psyche? Hint

Husband

Mother

Sister

Father

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Question 2 of 10

2. "First of all Orual loved me much, then the Fox came and she loved me little; and then the baby came and she loved me not at all." Which oft brushed-aside character uttered these words? Hint

The father

Istra

Redival

Batta

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Question 3 of 10

3. Where is the Fox from? Hint

Rome

Greece

Africa

England

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Question 4 of 10

4. Why does Orual wear a veil until the day of her death? Hint

She does not want people to see that she is ugly.

She is in mourning.

Her beauty would blind mortals.

She wishes to appear mysterious.

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Question 5 of 10

5. This married man is one of Orual's most trusted friends and advisers. Hint

Cupid

The Priest of Ungit

Tarin

Bardia

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is Orual's position following the death of her father?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Why doesn't Orual believe Psyche when she tells of the beautiful palace that she lives in? Hint

Psyche is a notorious liar.

Orual is unable to see the palace.

Her sister is far too ill to be living in splendid conditions.

Psyche refuses to take Orual to see the palace.

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who doesn't die during the book? Hint

Psyche

The King

Orual

Bardia

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Question 9 of 10

9. Orual dies bitter and angry at the gods.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Complete the quote. "How can they [the gods] ---- us face to face till we have faces?"

Answer: (One Word)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. C.S. Lewis's novel is based upon the ancient Greek myth of Cupid and Psyche, told from a unique perspective. What is the relation of the narrator to Psyche?

Answer: Sister

Orual is Psyche's older sister. Although the sisters in Cupid and Psyche are cruel and jealous, Orual deeply and possessively loves her younger sister.

2. "First of all Orual loved me much, then the Fox came and she loved me little; and then the baby came and she loved me not at all." Which oft brushed-aside character uttered these words?

Answer: Redival

Orual often complains about her younger sister, who greatly annoys her. She considers Redival to be little more than a nuisance, and it is not until much later in her life that she realizes how hurt Redival was by the way Orual treated her.

3. Where is the Fox from?

Answer: Greece

Greece is often referred to as "the Greeklands," and the Fox was captured by the King. He became a tutor and a lifelong friend of Orual.

4. Why does Orual wear a veil until the day of her death?

Answer: She does not want people to see that she is ugly.

Orual realizes that she is at an advantage when she wears a veil, because people can only imagine what she really looks like. From a very young age, Orual's father harasses her about her lack of beauty. Later, other rumors are spread about her reasons for wearing the veil.

5. This married man is one of Orual's most trusted friends and advisers.

Answer: Bardia

Bardia is the kind soldier who helps Orual travel to the mountain to look for Psyche. Orual continues to rely upon him following her ascension to the throne.

6. What is Orual's position following the death of her father?

Answer: Queen

She becomes one of the best-loved and most successful monarchs of Glome. At any rate, Orual is much more successful than her father.

7. Why doesn't Orual believe Psyche when she tells of the beautiful palace that she lives in?

Answer: Orual is unable to see the palace.

The palace is of the gods and cannot be seen by human eyes. Psyche is privileged as the bride of a god. Orual concludes that her sister has become delusional.

8. Who doesn't die during the book?

Answer: Psyche

Psyche becomes a goddess and is therefore immortal. Orual dies midsentence in the epilogue, making the ending quite abrupt and unusual.

9. Orual dies bitter and angry at the gods.

Answer: False

Orual has found peace by the time of her death. She finally understands that her love for Psyche was nothing compared to the love that the gods were able to give. The visions that she experiences as she draws nearer to death were able to answer her criticism of the gods.

10. Complete the quote. "How can they [the gods] ---- us face to face till we have faces?"

Answer: meet

The title of the book is taken from this quote, which explains the gods' inability to answer the questions presented to them by mortals. After seeing the gods, Orual no longer doubts them or feels anger toward them.

Source: Author regenbogen

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