Vocab
Which of the following best defines the word fringe?
a) To ignore something or someone
b) To serve as a border or edge
c) To show something to everyone
d) To move something away quickly
b) To serve as a border or edge
Which of the following best defines the word consult? a) To ignore someone’s advice
b) To teach someone something new
c) To argue with someone repeatedly and often
d) To ask for someone’s opinion or advice
d) To ask for someone’s opinion or advice
What event triggers the start of the Trojan War?
The abduction of Helen by Paris
What is the significance of the gods' involvement in the Trojan War?
a) It highlights the futility of human effort against divine will
b) It shows that the gods are more interested in their own squabbles than in the fate of mortals
c) It serves as a metaphor for the unpredictability of war
d) All of the above
d) All of the above
How does the portrayal of women in the story reflect the values and beliefs of ancient Greek society?
a) Women are shown as having significant political power and influence
b) Women are depicted as the primary decision-makers in the war
c) Women are depicted mainly in roles of support and subordination to men
d) Women are portrayed as warriors equal to men
c) Women are depicted mainly in roles of support and subordination to men
Which of the following best defines the word vast?
a) To plan for the future
b) To think deeply about something that makes you worried or sad
c) To speak politely and respectfully
d) To be very large in size
d) To be very large in size
Which of the following best defines the word haste?
a) Moving slowly and carefully
b) Move quickly and precisely
c) Moving quickly without enough thought or preparation
d) Moving incorrectly and clumsily
c) Moving quickly without enough thought or preparation
What is the significance of the golden apple in the story?
It leads to the judgment of Paris and the war
How does the relationship between Paris and Helen contrast with that of Hector and Andromache?
a) Paris and Helen are devoted to each other, while Hector and Andromache are constantly in conflict
b) Paris and Helen's relationship is based on desire, while Hector and Andromache's is based on mutual respect and duty
c) Both relationships are equally respectful and loving
d) Both relationships are equally strained by the war
b) Paris and Helen's relationship is based on desire, while Hector and Andromache's is based on mutual respect and duty
What role does Helen play in the story and why is this significant?
Helen is the beautiful wife of the Spartan king Menelaus whose abduction by the Trojan prince Paris sparks the Trojan War. Her role is that of the ultimate catalyst for the conflict, and her significance lies in how her story explores themes of fate, love, honor, and the devastating consequences of both individual choices and divine intervention.
Which of the following best defines the word cease?
a) To stop
b) To begin
c) To continue
d) To increase
a) To stop
Which of the following best defines the word restrain?
a) To hold back or control someone or something, preventing action or movement
b) To explain something carefully and with great detail
c) To delay or put off something
d) To move quickly from place to place
a) To hold back or control someone or something, preventing action or movement
Which character disguises himself in Achilles’ armor to lead the Greeks in battle?
Patroclus
Why does Oydsseus save Helen?
How does Achilles react to the death of Patroclus? How does this affect the outcome of the war?
In Black Ships Before Troy, Achilles' reaction to Patroclus's death is one of overwhelming grief, rage, and despair, which leads him to neglect his own wellbeing and seek vengeance against Hector. Achilles returns to battle, unleashing his fury upon the Trojans and leading directly to the death of Hector. His return to the battlefield brings about a period of intense fighting, as he single-handedly destroys the Trojan forces.
Which of the following best defines the word seize?
a) To let go of something
b) To grab something suddenly or forcefully
c) To lose something
d) To give something away
b) To grab something suddenly or forcefully
Which of the following best defines the word amends?
a) To cause harm
b) To apologize or make up for a wrong
c) To celebrate a victory
d) To forget something
b) To apologize or make up for a wrong
Why does Achilles return Hector’s body to Priam?
He is moved by Priam’s plea and respect for his courage
How does the character of Odysseus contrast with that of Achilles, and what does this tell us about different forms of heroism?
a) Odysseus is more cunning and diplomatic, while Achilles is more impulsive and brave
b) Odysseus is a coward, while Achilles is a true hero
c) Odysseus and Achilles are both equally impulsive
d) Odysseus and Achilles have the same approach to heroism
a) Odysseus is more cunning and diplomatic, while Achilles is more impulsive and brave
What qualities make Odysseus a valuable leader and strategist?
Odysseus is a valuable leader and strategist due to his intelligence, cunning, and resourcefulness, which allow him to devise clever plans like the Trojan Horse and outwit his adversaries. He uses cunning and deception to overcome obstacles, such as tricking the Cyclops Polyphemus to escape the cave.
Write a sentence with the word halt
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Write a sentence with the word refuge
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How do the Greeks finally manage to enter and defeat Troy?
They use a wooden horse as a trick
What is the name of the Greek soothsayer?
Calchas
What is the significance of the wooden horse in the fall of Troy?
The wooden horse is significant because it leads to Troy's downfall because it serves as a cunning deception. The Greeks, pretending to be defeated, left the horse as a supposed offering to Athena, tricking the Trojans into bringing the massive structure into their city. Once inside, Greek soldiers hidden within emerged from the horse at night to open the city gates for the rest of the Greek army, leading to the attack of Troy.