LCT32: Troy and the Trojan War (Part 3)

Question 1

Who is the greatest warrior at Troy?

Answer 1

Achilles

Question 2

What are Achilles’ two fates?

Answer 2

• long life but forgotten
  OR
• short life but eternal fame

Question 3

Where is Achilles vulnerable?

Answer 3

only in his heel

Question 4

Who is Achilles best friend?

Answer 4

Patroclus

Question 5

The two Ajax’s

Answer 5

Ajax the Greater - 2nd best fighter

Ajax the Lesser - swift

Question 6

What is Odysseus known for?

Answer 6

wily, crafty veteran - famous for his long journey back home

Question 7

What was Odysseus fake dream? For what purpose?

Answer 7

need to move the greek camp for a day - to get back at Palamedes for making him fight

Question 8

What does Odysseus do?

Answer 8

buries gold where Palamedes tent was and sends a captured Trojan to Troy with letter- has captive ambushed and killed

Question 9

What does letter say?

Answer 9

“from King Priam to Palamedes” - promise of gold

Question 10

What happens to Palamedes?

Answer 10

denies conspiracy but gold drug up under his tent - Palamedes executed for treason