Black Ships Before Troy Ch. 10-19

What event triggers the conflict in the first four chapters of "Black Ships Before Troy"?

• Paris choosing Aphrodite as the fairest goddess

• Menelaus winning a wrestling match

• Achilles refusing to fight

• Hector capturing a Greek spy

What statement can be made about the role of the gods in the conflict?

• They remain neutral throughout the story.

• They directly fight alongside the Trojans.

• They influence the war through their favoritism and interventions.

• They only observe and not interfere in any way.

How does Paris's decision to take Helen affect his city of Troy?

• It brings prosperity and wealth to Troy.

• It has no significant impact on Troy.

• It leads to a long and devastating war.

• It strengthens the city's alliances with other nations.

What role does Helen play in the first four chapters?

• A warrior in the Trojan army

• The cause of the war between the Greeks and Trojans

• A mediator trying to prevent the war

• A goddess guiding the characters

Why do the Greeks gather a large army and sail to Troy?

• To explore new lands

• To retrieve Helen and restore Menelaus's honor

• To conquer Troy for its wealth

• To form an alliance with Troy

How does the author portray the gods' involvement in human affairs?

• As indifferent observers

• As manipulative and controlling forces

• As benevolent guides

• As entities unaware of human existence

What lesson can be learned from the actions of Paris and Helen?

• True love conquers all.

• Actions have consequences.

• Wealth and beauty bring happiness.

• War is a noble pursuit.

What did the Trojan horse contain?

• Trojans

• weapons only

• fire

• Greeks

After the fall of Troy, who did Helen end up with?

• Menelaus
• Agamemnon

• Odysseus

• Paris

Athene had planted the idea of a plan for conquering Troy in the mind of Odysseus. Identify all parts of the plan.

• Build a wooden horse

• Hide Greeks in the belly of the horse

• Burn the wooden horse

• Trojans wheel the horse into Troy