Philoctetes
- 1.
Why was Philoctetes originally left at Lemnos?
- A.
It was an accident
- B.
He was not pulling his weight
- C.
He had an infection
- D.
He requested to stay behind
Correct Answer
C. He had an infection -
- 2.
What special object is Neoptolemus sent to steal from Philoctetes?
- A.
The shield of Ajax
- B.
The bow of Hercules
- C.
The thunderbolts of Zeus
- D.
The sword of Peleus
Correct Answer
B. The bow of Hercules -
- 3.
How does Odysseus convince Neoptolemus to deceive Philoctetes?
- A.
He promises him honor
- B.
He bribes him with money
- C.
He blackmails him
- D.
He asks nicely
Correct Answer
A. He promises him honor -
- 4.
How did Philoctetes develop his infection?
- A.
He was born with it
- B.
He wandered into poison ivy
- C.
He was bitten by a snake
- D.
He was cursed by the gods
Correct Answer
C. He was bitten by a snake -
- 5.
How does Neoptolemus gain Philoctetes' trust?
- A.
He tells him his lineage
- B.
He promises to take him home
- C.
He says he was also wronged by Odysseus
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 6.
How long has Philoctetes been at Lemnos?
- A.
1 year
- B.
5 years
- C.
10 years
- D.
20 years
Correct Answer
C. 10 years -
- 7.
Why does Odysseus think Philoctetes is the key to defeating Troy?
- A.
He had a dream about it
- B.
It was part of a prophecy
- C.
He is a fierce warrior
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. It was part of a prophecy -
- 8.
Neoptolemus eventually confesses to Philoctetes their plan to take him to Troy.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 9.
Why does Neoptolemus decide to return the special object to Philoctetes?
- A.
The object was cursed
- B.
The object was taken unfairly
- C.
To spite Odysseus
- D.
The object didn't work properly
Correct Answer
B. The object was taken unfairly -
- 10.
Who ultimately puts a stop to Neoptolemus and Philoctetes' plan to sail to Oetea?
- A.
Neoptolemus
- B.
Philoctetes
- C.
Odysseus
- D.
Hercules
Correct Answer
D. Hercules -
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