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Black Ships Before Troy

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  • (C&E) Effect: The goddesses asked the guests to judge who best deserved the apple. What is the cause?
    The three goddesses were arguing over who deserved the apple.
  • When does Paris confess his love for Helen?
    after Menelaus's men steal his prized bull
    at the feast when he arrives at Menelaus's hall
    right before he gives the golden apple to Aphrodite
    while Menelaus is out hunting
  • Helen was also known as...
    Helen the Desired One
    Helen of the Golden Hair
    Helen of Greece
    Helen of the Fair Cheeks
  • What did Helen leave behind when she left with Paris?
    Her baby
  • What is a purpose of a myth?
    describe historical events, explain nature, give lessons about customs
  • despair is...
    a feeling of hopelessness
    a need to argue or disagree
    a desire for revenge
    a feeling of rage and anger
  • what is the second wedding that happens in the story?
    King Odysseus and Penelope
    King Menelaus and Helen
    Prince Paris and Oenone
    Prince Hector and Thetis
  • How long did the quarrel between the gods last?
    17-20 years
  • (C&E) Effect: Eris was not invited the the wedding party. What is the cause?
    Eris took trouble with her wherever she went
  • King of Troy
    Paris
    Agamemnon
    Peleus
    Priam
  • Who is the woman that Aphrodite gives Paris?
    Oenone
    Helen
    Ms. Nikki
    Hecuba
  • which of the following are specific elements of a myth? (clues you're reading a myth)
    algebra
    heroes
    stage directions and scenes
    big conflicts
  • Goddess of wisdom
    Athena
  • What attracted Helen to Paris?
    Paris look younger and better-looking than her husband
  • Goddess of beauty
    Aphrodite
  • (C&E) Effect: The guests refused to answer. What is the cause?
    The guests did not want to upset any of the goddesses
  • (C&E) Cause: The apple had the words ‘to the fairest’ written on its side. What is the effect of this situation?
    The three greatest goddesses each claimed that the apple was hers
  • Who is Menelaus?
    The king Helen is married to
  • Who told King Priam and Queen Hecuba that she would give birth to a firebrand?
    a soothsayer
  • What does Athena promise Paris for the golden apple?
    to make him ruler of all mankind
    wealth and power and honor
    supreme wisdom
    a wife as fair as herself
  • Wife of Zues
    Hera
  • How did the city of Troy become rich?
    They made merchant ships pay a toll in order to pass through the strait.
  • Why does Helen's father demand loyalty to Menelaus from others?
    He's afraid Helen's suitor's will cause trouble one day.
    menelaus once saved his life, and he is ever grateful.
    Odysseus threatened to take back Helen.
    He owes Menelaus a large dowry (money) and cannot pay it.
  • What did the apple say on it?
    To the Fairest
  • (C&E) Cause: Eris shows up the the wedding uninvited to take revenge. What is the effect of this situation?
    Eris tossed the golden apple into the crowd.
  • What reason does Paris give Menelaus for visiting Sparta?
    To see Helen and her beauty
    To experience Menelaus' famous generosity
    To negotiate a trade agreement
    To discuss allegiances between their nations
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