Comprehension Questions

These questions can all be answered from pages 1-13. Try to answer them without going back to the book, but if you do need help then use the book. 

1. Why did Thetis bathe her son in the waters of the River Styx?

2. It was said that Paris was foretold to do what?

3. Who brought Paris up? Why?

4. Who was Paris told he was to marry?

5. In whose honor did King Priam hold annual games?

6. What did Agelaus confess at the games? Why?

7. Who did Paris flee Sparta with?

8. Why did a thousand ships sail for Troy?

9. What was seen as an omen?

10. How many years did they fight at this point?

Thought question: Why do you think the High King refused to let Chryseis go home with her father? How would you feel if you were her?

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