Black Ships Before Troy: Chapters 1-8 Review

Front

What part of Achilles did Thetis hold onto when she dipped him into the Styx?

Back

His foot.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Front

Who 'kidnaps' Helen?

Back

Paris.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Front

Who was Helen's husband?

Back

Menelaus of Sparta.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

Whose epithet is 'the High King'?

Back

Agamemnon.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

Who is Eris?

Back

Goddess of discord.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What is the significance of Achilles' heel in Greek mythology?

Back

It represents a person's weakness, as Achilles was invulnerable except for his heel.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What role does Paris play in the Trojan War?

Back

He is the prince of Troy who abducts Helen, leading to the war.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What is the relationship between Menelaus and Helen?

Back

Menelaus is Helen's husband.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

Front

What does the term 'epithet' mean in literature?

Back

An epithet is a descriptive phrase expressing a quality characteristic of the person or thing mentioned.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

Who is considered the greatest Greek warrior in the Trojan War?

Back

Achilles.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9