Quiz on the Play

Based on Scene 1, you can infer that Troy:

• is the home of the gods.

• is a quiet town where nothing much happens.

• has been impacted by war.

• has been destroyed by the gods.

In Scene 7, Andromache says, “Your regret means little to us who have lost so much.” By this, she means that:

• Helen cannot undo the damage she has caused.

• Helen must prove she is sincerely apologetic.

• she appreciates Helen’s efforts to remedy the situation.

• she understands and shares Helen’s sorrow.

In Scene 8, the stage directions state that Athena speaks “slyly” when she tells Hector the gods are with him. In what way is Athena being sly?

• Athena actually wants the Greeks to win. She is encouraging Hector to fight Achilles because she knows Achilles will defeat him.

• Athena is on Hector’s side, but the other gods are not.

• Athena is actually trying to stop Hector from fighting Achilles.

• Athena has secretly told Achilles where the weak spots in Hector’s armor are.

In Scene 9, Achilles says, “For every man I have slain, there are dozens who grieve for him.” This statement emphasizes:

• the glory of victory.

• the devastation of war.

• his lack of interest in fighting.

• the cruelty of the gods.

Which line best demonstrates how Paris changes by the end of the play?

• Paris: Why would I do that? If I were to perish, this whole war would have been for nothing.

• Hector: It is not his fault. I was raised to be a warrior, and he was not.

• Helen: In truth, I no longer feel anything but sorrow.

• Chorus: At last, the coward finds his courage.

Which of the following are themes of the play? Choose TWO.

• No one can escape their fate.

• War brings suffering and loss.

• Be careful what you wish for.

• Good always triumphs over evil.

In Scene 1, Athena says that in the war between the Greeks and the Trojans, she supports the Greeks. Apollo disagrees, expressing his support for the Trojans. How do Athena and Apollo each intervene in the war to help the side they support?

• Athena provides weapons to the Greeks, and Apollo heals the Trojans.

• Athena fights alongside the Greeks, and Apollo sends a plague to the Greeks.

• Athena gives strategic advice to the Greeks, and Apollo strengthens the Trojan walls.

• Athena creates a storm to hinder the Trojans, and Apollo guides the Trojan archers.

Hector is a Trojan prince, and Achilles is a Greek warrior; both are known for their bravery.

• True

• False