Complete part one on the exam and the rest on separate sheets of paper
Part One: Fill-in-the-blank
The Iliad is set during
The name of the chief Olympian god is
The name of Achilles' mother is
Another name for the Greeks is
Apollo is associated with
Oedipus is famous for solving the riddle of
Oedipus was born in
Creon consults the oracle at
Jocasta kills herself by
Oedipus's real mother is
Part Two: Terminology 4 out of 4. Provide a definition and a detailed example from either Iliad or Oedipus
1. In Medias Res
2. Hamartia
3. Exodus
4. Epic
Part Three: Quotation. 4 out of 4. For each quote: 1. Identify work and author; 2. Discuss how the quote speaks to a theme in the work; 3. Discuss how the quote reflects the ancient world.
1. “Therefore wait to see life’s ending ere thou count one mortal blest; Wait till free from pain and sorrow he has gained his final rest.”
2. “do honour to my son, whose life is to be cut short so early. King Agamemnon has dishonoured him by taking his prize and keeping her.”
3. “Sing, o goddess, the anger of Achilles son of Peleus, that brought countless ills upon the Achaeans.”
4. “In time you will know this well: For time, and time alone, will show the just man, though scoundrels are discovered in a day. ”