The Fall of Troy: Inference Practice

Fill in the blank: The Greeks' decision to use the wooden horse indicates that they believed a direct attack on Troy was __________.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

Open-ended: Why do you think Sinon was able to convince the Trojans to bring the wooden horse into the city?

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Fill in the blank: The Trojans' decision to bring the horse into the city despite warnings suggests they were __________.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

Matching: Match the character with their action or trait.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Open-ended: How did the Greeks' use of deception contribute to their victory over Troy?

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

What does the reaction of the Trojans to the disappearance of the Greek ships suggest about their state of mind?

• They were confident and relaxed.

• They were anxious and worried.

• They were relieved and celebratory.

• They were confused and disoriented.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

What inference can be made about the Greek soldiers inside the wooden horse?

• They were eager and excited.

• They were terrified but determined.

• They were indifferent and bored.

• They were regretful and hesitant.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

What can be inferred about Odysseus' character based on his plan involving the wooden horse?

• He is reckless and impulsive.

• He is cunning and strategic.

• He is fearful and indecisive.

• He is compassionate and kind.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

What can be inferred about the role of the gods in the fall of Troy?

• The gods were indifferent to the outcome.

• The gods actively influenced events against Troy.

• The gods supported the Trojans throughout.

• The gods were powerless to affect the outcome.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

What inference can be made about the Trojans' reaction to the wooden horse?

• They were suspicious and cautious.

• They were indifferent and uninterested.

• They were curious and easily deceived.

• They were angry and vengeful.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1