What was the cause of the Trojan War?

The kidnapping of Helen, the wife of Menelaus, by Paris of Troy.

Who won and how did they finally conquer their opponent?

The Greeks, by using a giant wooden horse to sneak soldiers into Troy.

What is The Iliad about?

The events and heroes of the last year of the Trojan War

folk epic poems are passed down orally

Which of the following is NOT an EPIC CHARACTERISTIC?

The hero is viewed as villain amongst his people

What is an epic poem?

A long narrative poem that tells the story

What is the Hero's Journey?

A narrative structure that outlines the stages a hero goes through

What is a Literary Epic?

Literary epic poems are written down from the beginning

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English 9H The Odyssey Review

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1
What was the cause of the Trojan War?
A dispute over control of trade routes in the Aegean Sea.
The kidnapping of Helen, the wife of Menelaus, by Paris of Troy.
A conflict between rival Greek city-states.
A prophecy foretelling the destruction of Troy.
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What does monomyth mean?
big myth
single story
hand story
sick myth
3
Who discovered The Hero's Journey?
Joseph Campbell
Homer
Sigmund Freud
Carl Jung
4
Which side of The Trojan War was Paris on?
Trojans
Greeks
5
Who wrote The Iliad and The Odyssey?
Homer
Euripides
Sophocles
Virgil
6
Who won and how did they finally conquer their opponent?
The Trojans, by defending their city walls for over a decade.
The Greeks, by using a giant wooden horse to sneak soldiers into Troy.
The Trojans, by forming an alliance with neighboring kingdoms.
The Greeks, by defeating the Trojan army in open battle.
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The 1st stage in The Hero's Journey - the catalyst for the story
Assistance
Call to Action
Crisis
Status Quo
8
What is The Iliad about?
The adventures of Odysseus as he journeys home after the Trojan War.
The prophecy that leads to the downfall of the city of Troy.
The events and heroes of the last year of the Trojan War
The story of the founding of Rome and its early battles.
9
Which side of The Trojan War was Menelaus on?
Greeks
Trojans
10
The 7th stage of The Hero's Journey - the hero receives something after overcoming their biggest challenge.
Treasure
Resolution
Trials
Result
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an EPIC HERO?
Obtains immortality
Has super powers
Larger than life person
Experiences human emotions
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What is a Folk Epic?
folk epic poems are passed down orally
folk epic poems focus on fictional adventures
folk epic poems are created for entertainment.
folk epic poems are composed by amateur poets
13
What is another name for The Hero's Journey?
Monomyth
Hero's Myth
Monojourney
Hero's Saga
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Which of the following is NOT an EPIC CHARACTERISTIC?
There is a glorious battle
The hero is viewed as villain amongst his people
Setting includes lots of travel
Has supernatural elements
15
What is an epic poem?
A free-verse poem that explores abstract concepts
A short, humorous poem
A long narrative poem that tells the story
A lyrical poem that expresses personal emotions
16
What is the Hero's Journey?
A psychological theory about the stages of human development
A guide for writing biographies of historical figures
A step-by-step method for analyzing poetry and prose.
A narrative structure that outlines the stages a hero goes through
17
How long did the Trojan War Last?
10 years
10 days
1 year
10 weeks
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In The Hero's Journey, the hero begins in what world?
Ordinary World
Call to Action
Special World
Status quoe
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What is a Literary Epic?
Literary epic poems are written down from the beginning
Literary epic poems focus on historical events
Literary epic poems are intended for academic audiences
Literary epic poems are written by professional poets

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