CCI 205 Final Exam Questions with Correct
Answers 2025-2026
Dactyllic haxameter - CORRECT ANSWER -Sung aloud, in fixed meter
Inspiration - CORRECT ANSWER -Muse(s) inspire bard, who then can recite long-
past events and divine matters otherwise inaccessible to mortals
Time = - CORRECT ANSWER -
honor all Greek heroes expect to receive recognition (time) from their community in proportion to their
accomplishments time can mean verbal praise, prizes of war, leadership opportunities, etc.
kleos = - CORRECT ANSWER -
"Glory" resulting from heroic accomplishments & recognition (time) ultimate goal of hero, as life is fleet
ing but kleos is eternal
Aristocratic kingship (governement) - CORRECT ANSWER -
Greek army composed of separate kings (e.g., Achilles, Odysseus, Ajax, etc.) leading their own people, b
ut b/c of unique mission (Helen & oath) each king also agrees to follow Agamemnon (brother of Helen'
s husband, Menelaus, AND leader of largest army)
Achilles vs. Agammnon - CORRECT ANSWER -
Complainant (Achilles) accuses Defendant (Agamemnon) of theft. When Agamemnon, the Greek genera
l, was forced to give up his love slave, Chryseis, he took Achilles' love slave, Briseis, to replace her. Achill
es thought this was totally messed up and refused to fight until Agamemnon gave her back.
Homeric question - CORRECT ANSWER -
his work clearly product of oral tradition lasting hundreds of years, but how does "Homer" fit in (e.g., o
riginator? Final composer?
Epic poetry style = - CORRECT ANSWER -
Sung aloud, in fixed meter (dactylic hexameter); repeated formulae and epithets
Epic poetry content - CORRECT ANSWER -Deeds of heroes, wars, gods and goddesses
,Epic poetry inspiration - CORRECT ANSWER -muse(s) inspire bard, who then can recite long-
past events and divine matters otherwise inaccessible to mortals
Courtship of Helen:
Who wins the competition for Helen - CORRECT ANSWER -Menalaus
Courtship of Helen:
Who steals Helen away? - CORRECT ANSWER -Paris
Government = Aristocratic kingship - CORRECT ANSWER -
Greek army composed of separate kings (e.g., Achilles, Odysseus, Ajax, etc.) leading their own people, b
ut b/c of unique mission (Helen & oath) each king also agrees to follow Agamemnon (brother of Helen'
s husband, Menelaus, AND leader of largest army)
Gods: Anthropomorphic - CORRECT ANSWER -look & act like humans)
Patroclus Death - CORRECT ANSWER -Ignoring Achilles' command, Patroclus marches on Troy-
Stopped by Apollo (god who loves Troy) tells P. it "is not fated" for either P. or Achilles to take Troy-
Apollo then disarms & dazes P., allowingAhim to bekilled by Hector
Achilies choice long life vs kleos - CORRECT ANSWER -
Achilles must choose, critical moment = death of Patroclus revenge or give up fighting
What dies achilies choose? - CORRECT ANSWER -
thetis begs her son to choose life, but Achilles chooses kleos-
Achilles knows he will die shortly after killing Hector
Achilles' rage - CORRECT ANSWER -needs Hector to pay for grief
Hector's resolve crumbles when he sees Achilles, begins running
Hector choice - CORRECT ANSWER -to stay safe w/in the walls of Troy OR fight Achilles
, Nostros = - CORRECT ANSWER -"homecoming" story
Odysseus wife = - CORRECT ANSWER -Penelope
Telemachus in the first four books - CORRECT ANSWER -telemachus seeks his father
Who are suitors? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Local nobles, all seeking hand of Penelope (& kingship), staying in Odysseus' palace
Xenia - CORRECT ANSWER -Guest-
friendship" = hospitality; inherited relationships between foreigners frequently involving hosting, protec
tion, and tokens of exchange
Nestor example of xenia - CORRECT ANSWER -
offers feast & admits Telemachus into sacrifice; won't let him sleep on ship, lets him sleep in home; pro
vides him with transportation (chariots) and escort (son, Pisistratus)
Cattle of Sun - CORRECT ANSWER -Men forbidden to eat cattle,-
but Zeus makes it extra tempting (keeps winds preventing sailing, makes men starved and desperate)
& then quick to punish Zeus, not Poseidon (according to O.) sends storm that kills O's men
Who is patroclus? - CORRECT ANSWER -Achillies bestfriend
Why is patroclus sufficient? - CORRECT ANSWER -
he begs Ach. to let him wear Ach.'s armor & fight to help suffering Greeks Ach. Agrees, but orders P. N
OT to attack Troy; P. attacks Troy, is killed by Hector (Trojan prince & leader) w/ help from Apollo
Patroclus is killed by? - CORRECT ANSWER -Hector
Why does achillies order patroclus not to attack troy? - CORRECT ANSWER -
b/c it would "take honor that should be mine", 2nd b/c gods (i.e., Apollo) might hurt him
Answers 2025-2026
Dactyllic haxameter - CORRECT ANSWER -Sung aloud, in fixed meter
Inspiration - CORRECT ANSWER -Muse(s) inspire bard, who then can recite long-
past events and divine matters otherwise inaccessible to mortals
Time = - CORRECT ANSWER -
honor all Greek heroes expect to receive recognition (time) from their community in proportion to their
accomplishments time can mean verbal praise, prizes of war, leadership opportunities, etc.
kleos = - CORRECT ANSWER -
"Glory" resulting from heroic accomplishments & recognition (time) ultimate goal of hero, as life is fleet
ing but kleos is eternal
Aristocratic kingship (governement) - CORRECT ANSWER -
Greek army composed of separate kings (e.g., Achilles, Odysseus, Ajax, etc.) leading their own people, b
ut b/c of unique mission (Helen & oath) each king also agrees to follow Agamemnon (brother of Helen'
s husband, Menelaus, AND leader of largest army)
Achilles vs. Agammnon - CORRECT ANSWER -
Complainant (Achilles) accuses Defendant (Agamemnon) of theft. When Agamemnon, the Greek genera
l, was forced to give up his love slave, Chryseis, he took Achilles' love slave, Briseis, to replace her. Achill
es thought this was totally messed up and refused to fight until Agamemnon gave her back.
Homeric question - CORRECT ANSWER -
his work clearly product of oral tradition lasting hundreds of years, but how does "Homer" fit in (e.g., o
riginator? Final composer?
Epic poetry style = - CORRECT ANSWER -
Sung aloud, in fixed meter (dactylic hexameter); repeated formulae and epithets
Epic poetry content - CORRECT ANSWER -Deeds of heroes, wars, gods and goddesses
,Epic poetry inspiration - CORRECT ANSWER -muse(s) inspire bard, who then can recite long-
past events and divine matters otherwise inaccessible to mortals
Courtship of Helen:
Who wins the competition for Helen - CORRECT ANSWER -Menalaus
Courtship of Helen:
Who steals Helen away? - CORRECT ANSWER -Paris
Government = Aristocratic kingship - CORRECT ANSWER -
Greek army composed of separate kings (e.g., Achilles, Odysseus, Ajax, etc.) leading their own people, b
ut b/c of unique mission (Helen & oath) each king also agrees to follow Agamemnon (brother of Helen'
s husband, Menelaus, AND leader of largest army)
Gods: Anthropomorphic - CORRECT ANSWER -look & act like humans)
Patroclus Death - CORRECT ANSWER -Ignoring Achilles' command, Patroclus marches on Troy-
Stopped by Apollo (god who loves Troy) tells P. it "is not fated" for either P. or Achilles to take Troy-
Apollo then disarms & dazes P., allowingAhim to bekilled by Hector
Achilies choice long life vs kleos - CORRECT ANSWER -
Achilles must choose, critical moment = death of Patroclus revenge or give up fighting
What dies achilies choose? - CORRECT ANSWER -
thetis begs her son to choose life, but Achilles chooses kleos-
Achilles knows he will die shortly after killing Hector
Achilles' rage - CORRECT ANSWER -needs Hector to pay for grief
Hector's resolve crumbles when he sees Achilles, begins running
Hector choice - CORRECT ANSWER -to stay safe w/in the walls of Troy OR fight Achilles
, Nostros = - CORRECT ANSWER -"homecoming" story
Odysseus wife = - CORRECT ANSWER -Penelope
Telemachus in the first four books - CORRECT ANSWER -telemachus seeks his father
Who are suitors? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Local nobles, all seeking hand of Penelope (& kingship), staying in Odysseus' palace
Xenia - CORRECT ANSWER -Guest-
friendship" = hospitality; inherited relationships between foreigners frequently involving hosting, protec
tion, and tokens of exchange
Nestor example of xenia - CORRECT ANSWER -
offers feast & admits Telemachus into sacrifice; won't let him sleep on ship, lets him sleep in home; pro
vides him with transportation (chariots) and escort (son, Pisistratus)
Cattle of Sun - CORRECT ANSWER -Men forbidden to eat cattle,-
but Zeus makes it extra tempting (keeps winds preventing sailing, makes men starved and desperate)
& then quick to punish Zeus, not Poseidon (according to O.) sends storm that kills O's men
Who is patroclus? - CORRECT ANSWER -Achillies bestfriend
Why is patroclus sufficient? - CORRECT ANSWER -
he begs Ach. to let him wear Ach.'s armor & fight to help suffering Greeks Ach. Agrees, but orders P. N
OT to attack Troy; P. attacks Troy, is killed by Hector (Trojan prince & leader) w/ help from Apollo
Patroclus is killed by? - CORRECT ANSWER -Hector
Why does achillies order patroclus not to attack troy? - CORRECT ANSWER -
b/c it would "take honor that should be mine", 2nd b/c gods (i.e., Apollo) might hurt him
