Prologue: The Judgment of Paris-- Review Questions
- Who were the rulers of Troy?
King Priam and Queen Hecuba
- What did Queen Hecuba dream?
She dreamt that she would have a son that would cause the city of Troy to be destroyed.
- Why did Cassandra fling herself onto her brother?
She knew that Paris would cause the city of Troy to be destroyed, so she wanted him to die.
4. What did the people of the town think of Cassandra?
They thought that she was crazy.
- What did the oracle advise the King and Queen to do with Paris?
Abandon him on the mountain side.
- What did the servant find when he went back to see what had happened to Paris?
Paris was being taken care of by a family of bear cubs; so he took him home to raise him.
7. Who was the God that cam to talk to Paris?
Mercury
- What important decision did Paris have to make about the goddesses?
He had to decide who the most beautiful goddess was. (Between Juno,Minerva, and Venus)
- What did Venus promise Paris if he chose her as the most beautiful Goddess?
She promised him the most beautiful girl in the world
- How was Paris able to meet the King and Queen?
He won the athletic contest held in Troy and was able to meet them.
- What did Cassandra do when she saw her brother for the second time?
She ran to him and tried to scratch his face.
- How did Queen Hecuba feel when she saw her son again?
She accepted the fact that Troy would be destroyed and allowed Paris to come home.
13. What country did Paris sail to?
Greece
14. Who did Paris go to visit?
Menelaus, King of Sparta
- Why did Menelaus go to Crete?
He heard his grandfather died.
- What did Paris take before he left Greece?
He took treasure and stole Helen (the most beautiful woman in the world promised by Venus).
- Who helped Menelaus get revenge on Troy?
Agamemnon, his brother
18.How long did the war last?
Ten years
19. Did Paris live through the war?
No, he was killed.
20. Who led the small group of survivors after the war?
Aeaneas