Troy Inference Questions

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 use 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

What do scenes one and two help the reader understand?

• It explains why the Greeks and Trojans are fighting.

• It shows why the Greeks deserve to win the war.

• It describes the beautiful city of Troy.

• It informs the reader why Zeus ignores the prays of the people.

Pick two lines that support the inference “the mortals respect the power and the will of the gods”.

• Athena (slyly): The gods are with you, Hector. SD1: Athena’s words give Hector courage. He turns to face his mortal enemy.

• Priam: Achilles, I ask for your mercy. I cannot rest until my son has been given a proper burial.

• Helen: I cannot help that I fell for Paris. The god of love struck me with his arrow.

• CM1: But all is not lost. Some survivors will escape the fallen city of Troy and find a new home.

• Cassandra: The Greeks cannot be trusted. What if this tribute has some evil purpose?