World Literature 1

If you want to compare yourself to the characters in a story, which question should you ask?

• How are the characters similar to us?

• What is the setting of the story?

• What is the genre of the text?

• How many pages does the text have?

Which question would best help you understand cultural aspects reflected in a text?

• What does the text tell us about the culture that produced it?

• What is the plot twist in the text?

• Who is the protagonist?

• What is the publication date?

Suppose a person is known for always keeping their promises and helping others. What does this suggest about them?

• They are likely to be considered honourable

• They are likely to be considered wealthy

• They are likely to be considered humorous

• They are likely to be considered athletic

Which two main groups are featured as opposing sides in "The Iliad"?

• Achaeans (Greeks) and Trojans

• Romans and Persians

• Egyptians and Spartans

• Macedonians and Carthaginians

Who are the two main figures mentioned in Iliad as heroes?

• Achilles and Hector

• Zeus and Apollo

• Odysseus and Paris

• Agamemnon and Menelaus

Which goddess is described as the wife of Zeus?

• Hera

• Aphrodite

• Athena

• Artemis

What is the main topic introduced on Iliad?

• The Trojan War

• The Roman Empire

• The Battle of Marathon

• The Peloponnesian War

What qualities are admired or glorified in Iliad?

• Bravery and honor

• Wealth and power

• Deceit and trickery

• Cowardice and fear

What are Hector’s priorities in the story?

• His family and city

• Personal wealth

• Seeking revenge

• Traveling the world

What is the role of the gods in the story?

• They intervene in human affairs

• They remain uninvolved

• They only punish mortals

• They are only mentioned in passing