Study guide for Euripides' Andromache prepared by students of
JMHS Gifted, Highly Gifted, and High Ability Magnet
Cell 1 – Andromache mourns for Hector
Quote: ANDROMACHE - For I have lived to see my husband Hector
slain by Achilles, and the babe Astyanax, whom I bore my lord, hurled
from the towering battlements, when the Hellene sacked our Trojan
home;
Summary: Troy has been defeated in the Trojan War and Andromache
is crying for the loss of her two family members, Hector and Astyanax.
1. Why is Andromache mourning?
2. Which word uses the right meaning of the word "sacked" as in the
quote?
a) To be placed into a large bag
b) To be tackled down to the floor
c) To be robbed and destroyed by force
d) To be stacked up into a pile
9RW1.1 Vocabulary and Concept development: Identify and use the
literal and figurative meanings of words and understand word
derivations.
3. What does the phrase, “hurled from towering battlements” really
mean in the quote?
a) To be throwing knives at people from the fort walls.
b) To be throwing up from the fort walls.
c) To be thrown off the fort walls.
d) To be flying into a battleground from the sky
9RL3.7 Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: Recognize
and understand the significance of various literary devices, including
figurative language, imagery, allegory, and symbolism, and explain
their appeal.
4. What other words can replace “bore” in the phrase, “and the babe
Astyanax, whom I bore my lord” without changing its purpose.
a) Pierced with a sharp horn
b) Offered to a merchant
c) Gave birth to
d) made weary with a dull stories
9WS1.2 Organization and Focus: Use precise language, action verbs,
sensory details, appropriate modifiers, and the active rather than the
passive voice.
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Cell 2 – Hermione’s reason for cruelty
Quote: ANDROMACHE - But since my lord in scorn of his bondmaid's
charms hath wedded that Spartan Hermione, I am tormented by her
most cruelly; for she saith that I by secret enchantment am making
her barren and distasteful to her husband, and that I design to take
her place in this house, ousting her the rightful mistress by force;
Summary: Andromache is Hermione’s slave and is treated cruelly.
Hermione believes that she is taking her husband away from her and
has secret affairs with her husband while Hermione is away.
1) Who is taking Hermione’s husband away from her—according to
Hermione?
2) The word “Spartan” became an origin for which adjective and
definition?
a) Being a Spartan, a cruel evil person
b) Being a Spartan, a heir of King Leonidas
c) Being a Spartan, a strong brave person
d) Being a Trojan, a weak brave person
9RW1.3 Vocabulary and Concept development: Identify Greek, Roman,
and Norse mythology and use the knowledge to understand the origin
and meaning of new words (e.g., the word “narcissistic” drawn from
the myth of Narcissus and Echo).
3) Which form of dramatic literature shows in the quote between
Andromache and Hermione?
a) Comedy, they are good friends who tell momma jokes to each
other
b) Tragedy, they mourn for their loved ones
c) Drama, they are in a play
d) Dramatic monologue, they are talking to themselves about their
problems.
9RL3.1 Structural Features of Literature: Articulate the relationship
between the expressed purposes and the characteristics of different
forms of dramatic literature (e.g., comedy, tragedy, drama, dramatic
monologue).
4) Where best might you find more information about the Spartan
Hermione?
a) 300 the Movie Trailers
b) The Encyclopedia Britannica
c) Troilus and Cressida by Shakespeare
d) The Dictionary
e) Ovid’s Metamorphoses
9WS1.5 research and Technology: Synthesize information from
multiple sources and identify complexities and discrepancies in the
information and the different perspectives found in each medium (e.g.,
almanacs, microfiche, news sources, in depth field studies, speeches,
journals, technical documents).
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Cell 3 – On the Death Row
Quote: ANDROMACHE - But I cannot convince her, and she longs to
kill me, and her father Menelaus is an accomplice in this. E'en now is
he within, arrived from Sparta for this very purpose, while I in terror
am come to take up position here in the shrine of Thetis adjoining the
house, if haply it may save me from death;
Summary: Andromache fails to convince Hermione and her father,
Menelaus, to spare her. Even now they want to kill her but she may be
saved if she goes to the shrine of Thetis.
1. Who wants to kill Andromache?
2. What would be the denotative definition of the word “accomplice” in
the quote?
a) Person who accomplished
b) Person who is an apprentice
c) Person who is a partner in crime
d) Person who is a partner in justice
9RW1.2 Vocabulary and Concept development: Distinguish between
the denotative and connotative meanings of words and interpret the
connotative power of words.
3. What is the relationship that builds up in between Andromache and
Hermione?
a) it’s one of those You’re-my-best-friend relationships
b) it’s one of those You’re-like-a-daughter-to-me relationships
c) it’s one of those I-want-to-kill-you-right-now relationships
d) it’s one of those I-will-forgive-you-but-still-dislike-you Relationships
9RL3.3 Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: Analyze
interactions between main and subordinate characters in a literary text
(e.g., internal and external conflicts, motivations, relationships,
influences) and explain the way those interactions affect the plot.
4. How can “I cannot convince her” be changed into a active voice?
a) I cannot be convinced by her
b) She cannot convince me
c) She cannot be convinced by me
d) Leave it as it is
9WS1.2 Organization and Focus: Use precise language, action verbs,
sensory details, appropriate modifiers, and the active rather than the
passive voice.
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Cell 4 – Long Lost Servant Found
Quote: MAID - Mistress mine, be sure I do not hesitate to call thee by
that name, seeing that I thought it thy right in thine own house also,
when we dwelt in Troy-land;
Summary: Andromache’s previous maid comes to serve her after she
is made Hermiones slave like Andromache. The maid speaks of when
she used to serve Andromaches back in Troy, before the war ended.
1. Who came to visit Andromache while she is keep as a slave, waiting
to be killed, in Hermione’s home?
2. How might “Troy-land” be explained differently in a Dictionary and a
Encyclopedia.
a) In Dictionary it’ll say “Troy” and Encyclopedia will say “Land of
Troy.”
b) In Dictionary it’ll not mention Troy and Encyclopedia will mention
Troy.
c) In Dictionary it’ll say what the word Troy means, and
Encyclopedia will talk about the history of Troy.
d) In Dictionary it’ll mention Troy and Encyclopedia will make no
mention Troy.
9WS1.5 research and Technology: Synthesize information from
multiple sources and identify complexities and discrepancies in the
information and the different perspectives found in each medium (e.g.,
almanacs, microfiche, news sources, in depth field studies, speeches,
journals, technical documents).
3. What is ironic about the situation in the quote?
a) Andromache is now maid of the maid that she originally hired.
b) Andromache went to Troy’s side but Greek has won the war.
c) Andromache, who used to be a princess, is now working for
someone else with the people that worked for her.
d) The maid is really a guy.
9RL3.8 Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: Interpret
and evaluate the impact of ambiguities, subtleties, contradictions,
ironies, and incongruities in a text.
4. How could “be sure I do not hesitate to call thee by that name” be
changed to sound more respectful?
a) I won’t hesitate to call you by that name.
b) I don’t hesitate to call you by that name.
c) I will not hesitate to call you by that [nice] name.
d) I do not hesitate to call you by that name.
9WS1.9 Evaluation and revision: Revise writing to improve the logic
and coherence of the organization and controlling perspective, the
precision of word choice, and the tone by taking into consideration the
audience, purpose, and formality of the context.
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Cell 5 – Guess Where My Son Is
Quote: MAID - Alas! poor lady, they intend to slay thy son, whom thou
hast privily conveyed from out the house.
ANDROMACHE - Ah me! Has she heard that my babe was put out of
her reach? Who told her? Woe is me! how utterly undone!
Summary: The Maid tells Andromache that Hermione wants to kill her
son and Andromache become sad. She questions how Hermione found
out about her new son.
1. Who do they, Hermione and Menelaus, intend to slay?
2. How do you correctly spell the synonym of the word utterly?
a) TotalIy
b) Wholy
c) Entirely
d) Entirelly
9WC1.4 Manuscript Form: Produce legible work that shows accurate
spelling and correct use of the conventions of punctuation and
capitalization.
3. Which of these from the passage is a subordinate clause?
a) “they intend to slay thy son”
b) “whom thou hast privily conveyed”
c) “Woe is me!”
d) None of the above
9WC1.1 Grammar and Mechanics of Writing: Identify and correctly use
clauses (e.g., main and subordinate), phrases (e.g., gerund, infinitive,
and participial), and mechanics of punctuation (e.g., semicolons,
colons, ellipses, hyphens).
4. Paraphrase “Has she heard that my babe was put out of her reach?”
a) She found out she had short arms?
b) From far away my son is who she found?
c) Did she find out my son is far away from her?
d) She found out my son is who she heard about?
9WC1.3 Grammar and Mechanics of Writing: Demonstrate an
understanding of proper English usage and control of grammar,
paragraph and sentence structure, diction, and syntax.
Cell 1
Quote: ANDROMACHE - For I have lived to see my husband Hector
slain by Achilles, and the babe Astyanax, whom I bore my lord, hurled
from the towering battlements, when the Hellenes sacked our Trojan
home;
Summary: Troy has been defeated in the Trojan War and Andromache
is weeping for the death of her two family members, Hector and
Astyanax.
Questions:
1. What has Andromache seen happen to her husband?
9RL3.3 Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text:
Analyze interactions between main and subordinate characters
in a literary text (e.g., internal and external conflicts,
motivations, relationships, influences) and explain the way
those interactions affect the plot.
2. Who was Andromache’s husband?
A) Achilles
B) Hector
C) Ajax
D) Menelaus
3. What does “sacked” mean in the quote above?
9rW.0 WORD ANALYSIS, FLUENCY, AND SYSTEMATIC
VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT: Students apply their
knowledge of word origins to determine the meaning of
new words encountered in reading materials and use
those words accurately.
4. Why is Andromache weeping?
9RC2.3 Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate
Text: Generate relevant questions about readings on issues that can
be researched.
Cell 2
Quote: ANDROMACHE - But I cannot convince her, and she longs to
kill me, and her father Menelaus is an accomplice in this. E'en now is
he within, arrived from Sparta for this very purpose, while I in terror
am come to take up position here in the shrine of Thetis adjoining the
house, if haply it may save me from death;
Summary: Andromache is not able to convince Hermione and her
father to spare her. They still want to kill her but she may be saved if
she goes to the shrine of Thetis.
Questions:
1. Who is Andromache trying to convince?
9RC2.3 Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate
Text: Generate relevant questions about readings on issues that can
be researched.
2. What is Andromache trying to convince Hermione and her dad to
do?
A) Kill her
B) Spare Her
C) Give her some ice cream
3. How can Andromache be saved?
A) If she kisses her dad’s feet
B) If she eats some spinach
C) If she goes to the shrine of Thetis.
9RC2.3 Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate
Text: Generate relevant questions about readings on issues that can
be researched.
4. Based on the quote, do you think Hermione is a nice person?
9RL3.4 Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text:
Determine characters’ traits by what the characters say about
themselves in narration, dialogue, dramatic monologue, and
soliloquy.
Cell 3
Quote: ANDROMACHE - But since my lord in scorn of his bondmaid's
charms hath wedded that Spartan Hermione, I am tormented by her
most cruelly; for she saith that I by secret enchantment am making
her barren and distasteful to her husband, and that I design to take
her place in this house, ousting her the rightful mistress by force;
Summary: Hermione has Andromache as her slave and treats her very
badly. Hermione thinks that Andromache is taking her husband away
from her and is having secret affairs with him while Hermione is away.
1. Based on the quote, do you think that Hermione is a very jealous
woman?
9RL3.4 Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text:
Determine characters’ traits by what the characters say about
themselves in narration, dialogue, dramatic monologue, and
soliloquy.
2. Who is Hermione keeping as a slave?
A) Helen
B) Andromache
C) Thetis
9RC2.3 Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate
Text: Generate relevant questions about readings on issues that can
be researched.
3. What does Hermione think Andromache and her husband are doing?
9RL3.3 Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text:
Analyze interactions between main and subordinate characters
in a literary text (e.g., internal and external conflicts,
motivations, relationships, influences) and explain the way
those interactions affect the plot.
4. What kind of relationship do Hermione and Andromache have?
9RL3.4 Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text:
Determine characters’ traits by what the characters say about
themselves in narration, dialogue, dramatic monologue, and
soliloquy.
Cell 4
Quote: MAID - Mistress mine, be sure I do not hesitate to call thee by
that name, seeing that I thought it thy right in thine own house also,
when we dwelt in Troy-land;
Summary: Andromache’s previous maid comes to serve her after she
is made Hermione’s slave, as Andromache was. The maid speaks of
when she used to serve Andromache back in Troy, before the war
ended.
Questions:
1. Who does Andromache’s previous maid come to serve?
9RC2.3 Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate
Text: Generate relevant questions about readings on issues that can
be researched.
2. Who makes the maid into a slave?
A) Hermione
B) Andromache
C) Helen
3. What kind of relationship does the maid have with Andromache?
a) friendly
b) distant
c) jealous
d) washy
e) truckish
f) pie-ful
9RL3.1 Structural Features of Literature: Articulate the relationship
between the expressed purposes and the characteristics of
different forms of dramatic literature (e.g., comedy, tragedy,
drama, dramatic monologue).
4. What does the maid talk about with Andromache?
9RC2.3 Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate
Text: Generate relevant questions about readings on issues that can
be researched.
Cell 5
Quote: MAID - Alas! Poor lady, they intend to slay thy son, whom thou
hast privily conveyed from out the house.
ANDROMACHE - Ah me! Has she heard that my babe was put out of
her reach? Who told her? Woe is me! How utterly undone!
Summary: The Maid tells Andromache that Hermione wants to kill her
son, and Andromache becomes sad. She questions how Hermione
found out about her new son.
Questions:
1. Why does Andromache become sad?
9RC2.3 Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate
Text: Generate relevant questions about readings on issues that can
be researched.
2. Who wants to kill Andromache’s son?
3. What does privily mean?
A) Publicly
B) Nicely
C) Secretly
9RW.0 WORD ANALYSIS, FLUENCY, AND SYSTEMATIC
VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT: Students apply their
knowledge of word origins to determine the meaning of
new words encountered in reading materials and use
those words accurately.
--Vocab denotation
4. What does Andromache question the maid about?
A) Where she got her shoes
B) How old she is
C) How she knew about her new son
9RC2.3 Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate
Text: Generate relevant questions about readings on issues that can
be researched.
Study cell 1
Quote:
“Go then, while I will tell to heaven the lengthy tale of lamentation,
mourning, and weeping, that has ever been my hard lot; for 'tis
woman's way to delight in present misfortunes even to keeping them
always on her tongue and lips. But I have many reasons, not merely
one for tears,-my city's fall, my Hector's death, the hardness of the lot
to which I am bound, since I fell on slavery's evil days undeservedly.”
Summary: Andromache tells her servant to hurry while she talks about
the sad story of her life. She says that she has many reasons to be
sad. Her reasons are her city’s fall and Hector’s death.
1.What are the reasons for Andromache’s mourning?
2. Which word best replaces the underlined word below?
“Go then, while I will tell to heaven the lengthy tale…”
a)
b)
c)
d)
long
drawny
longy
widthy
9rW1.0 Vocabulary development:
Students apply their knowledge of word origins to determine the
meaning of new words encountered in reading materials and use those
words accurately.
3. In which phrase does the underlined word have the most positive
connotation?
“for 'tis woman's way to delight in present misfortunes…”
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
“for 'tis woman's way
“for 'tis woman's way
“for 'tis woman's way
“for 'tis woman's way
none of the above
I don’t know
to
to
to
to
enjoyment in present misfortunes…”
satisfaction in present misfortunes…”
charm in present misfortunes…”
joy in present misfortunes…”
9RW1.2 Vocabulary and Concept development:
Distinguish between the denotative and the connotative meanings of
words and interpret the connotative power of words.
4. What is the underlined phrase below an example of?
“…even to keeping them always on her tongue and lips.”
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
a) figurative language
allegory
personification
symbolism
none of the above
9RL3.7 Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: Recognize
and understand the significance of various literary devices, including
figurative language, imagery, allegory, and symbolism, and explain
their appeal.
Study Cell 2
Quote:
“'Twas no bride Paris took with him to the towers of Ilium, but curse to
his bed when he brought Helen to her bower. For her sake, Troy, did
eager warriors, sailing from Hellas in a thousand ships, capture and
make thee a prey to fire and sword; and the son of sea-born Thetis
mounted on his chariot dragged my husband Hector round the walls,
ah woe is me!”
summary:
Andromache curses Paris for bringing Helen. She says its all because
of Paris and Helen that Troy went down. She blames it on them that
everything happened and Hectors’ death.
1. Who does Andromache blame for Troy’s fall?
2. What sentence listed below is the main idea in the passage?
a) Paris stole Helen and brought her to Troy.
b) Hector was dragged around.
c) Andromache blames Paris and Helen for Troy’s fall and Hector’s
death.
d) Andromache is filled with anguish.
e) Andromache is so cruel she enjoyed watching her husband die
9WS1.4 Research and Technology: Develop the main ideas within the
body of the composition through supporting evidence.
3. Identify the subordinate clause in the sentence below?
“ 'Twas no bride Paris took with him to the towers of Ilium, but curse
to his bed when he brought Helen to her bower.”
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
“Twas no bride Paris took with him to the towers of Ilium…”
“…but curse to his bed when he brought Helen to her bower.”
“Twas no bride Paris took with him…”
“ when he brought Helen to her bower.”
None of the above
9WC1.1 Grammar and Mechanics of Writing: Identify and correctly
use clauses (e.g., main and subordinate), phrases (e.g., gerund,
infinitive, and participial), and mechanics of punctuation (e.g.,
semicolons, colons, ellipses, hyphens).
4. What does Andromache mean in the phrase below?
“…and the son of sea-born Thetis mounted on his chariot dragged my
husband Hector round the walls, ah woe is me!”
a) Achilles dragged my husband Hector round the walls—oh, no,
I’m sad about that—a lot; not just a little, but very sad—very,
very, very, very sad
b) Achilles dragged my husband Hector round the walls—ho, ho, ho
c) Hector dragged my husband Thetis round the walls—hee, hee,
hee
d) Hector dragged me around Troy, and boy, am I tired of it
9RL3.3 Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: Analyze
interactions between main and subordinate characters in a literary text
(e.g., internal and external conflicts, motivations, relationships,
influences) and explain the way those interactions affect the
plot.
Study Cell 3
I hate her!
I’m so
beautiful
!
Quote:
“And many tear I shed as I left my city, my bridal bower,
and my husband in the dust. Woe, woe is me! why should I prolong
my life, to serve Hermione? Her cruelty it is that drives me hither to
the image of the goddess to throw my suppliant arms about it, melting
to tears as doth a spring that gushes from the rock.”
Summary:
She says she cried as she left her city, and everything else. She asks
herself why she has to live next to Hermione. She explains how she
feels about her.
1. What drives Andromache to “the image of the goddess”?
2. What traits does Andromache show in the passage below?
“Her cruelty it is that drives me hither to the image of the goddess to
throw my suppliant arms about it, melting to tears as doth a spring
that gushes from the rock.”
a) anguished and worried
b) angry and ferocious
c) honest and brutal
d) candid and open
e) violent and bloodthirsty
9RL3.4 Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text:
Determine characters’ traits by what the characters say about
themselves in narration, dialogue, dramatic monologue, and
soliloquy.
3. What other word best replaces the one underlined below?
“…why should I prolong my life, to serve Hermione?”
a)
b)
c)
d)
leeknwing
make
extend
delay
9RW1.1 Vocabulary and Concept development: Identify and use the
literal and figurative meanings of words and understand word
derivations.
4. What is the best way to describe how Andromache feels towards
Hermione?
a)
b)
c)
d)
passive and astute
covetous and enraged
resentful and groundless
barmy and livid
9RL3.9 Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: Explain
how voice, persona and the choice of narrator affect characterization
and the tone, plot and credibility of the text.
Study Cell 4
I can feel
for you.
Quote:
“I come, to see if I can devise some remedy for these perplexing
troubles, which have involved thee and Hermione in fell discord,
because to thy sorrow thou sharest with her the love of Achilles' son.”
Summary:
One of the women in the chorus of Phthian women tells Andromache
that she comes to see if she can make up a plan for Andromaches’
troubles. That involves her argument with Hermione.
1. What troubles does the women mention in the quote?
2. What is the correct spelling of the word that means discord?
a)
b)
c)
d)
dissension
disenssion
dissenssion
disension
9WC1.4 Manuscript Form: Produce legible work that shows accurate
spelling and correct use of the conventions of punctuation and
capitalization.
3. Which phrase replaces the phrase underlined below most
accurately?
“I come, to see if I can devise some remedy for these
perplexing troubles…”
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
confusing dilemmas
confounding predicaments
mystifying plights
bewildering quandaries
all of the above
9WS1.9 Evaluation and revision: Revise writing to improve the logic
and coherence of the organization and controlling perspective, the
precision of word choice, and the tone by taking into consideration the
audience, purpose, and formality of the context.
4. Which of the following is an active verb from the passage below?
“which have involved thee and Hermione in fell discord, because to
thy sorrow thou sharest with her the love of Achilles' son.”
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
involved
love
discord
sorrow
none of the above
9WS1.2 Organization and Focus: Use precise language, action verbs,
sensory details, appropriate modifiers, and the active rather than the
passive voice.
Study Cell 5
I pity you. I
wish I
could help
you.
Quote:
“Yea, I did pity thee most truly, Trojan dame, when thou camest to
this house; but from fear of my mistress I hold my peace, albeit I
sympathize with thee, lest she, whom Zeus's daughter bore, discover
my good will toward thee.”
Summary:
One of the women says that she pitied Andromache when she came to
Neoptolemus’s house. But she says she keeps quiet for her own good.
1. Why did she pity Andromache?
2. What does the woman show with her actions and words?
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
She cares about Andromache.
She has sympathy for Andromache and defends her.
She hopes Andromache will die in the house.
She pities the Trojan horse.
None of the above
9RL3.11 Literary Criticism: Evaluate the aesthetic qualities of style,
including the impact of diction and figurative language on tone, mood,
and theme, using the terminology of literary criticism (Aesthetic
approach).
3. What is the passage an example of?
a) irony
b) symbolism
c) figurative language
a) imagery
b) dialogue
9RL3.8 Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: Interpret
and evaluate the impact of ambiguities, subtleties, contradictions,
ironies, and incongruities in a text.
4. Where would be the best place to find the antonym of the
underlined word below?
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
“whom Zeus's daughter bore, discover
my good will toward thee.”
a) dictionary
thesaurus
index of book
table of contents
written on your hand
9WS1.3 research and Technology: Use clear research questions and
suitable research methods (e.g., library, electronic media, personal
interview) to elicit and present evidence from primary and secondary
sources.
bared
beared
bear-born-borne
they bear children
they bore children
they were borne by their mothers
you were alive/happy/sad/cold/warm/born
Cell 1
Go then, while I will tell to heaven the lengthy tale of lamentation,
mourning, and weeping, that has ever been my hard lot; for 'tis
woman's way to delight in present misfortunes even to keeping them
always on her tongue and lips. But I have many reasons, not merely
one for tears,-my city's fall, my Hector's death, the hardness of the lot
to which I am bound, since I fell on slavery's evil days undeservedly.
This is the part where Andromache is reminiscing about the fall of Troy
and how her husband and every one she loved was slaughtered or sold
to slavery.
Reading Comprehension
1. What is Andromache reminiscing about?
2. How does Euripides show that the Trojan War has passed?
3.6 Analyze and trace an author's development of time and
sequence, including the use of complex literary devices (e.g.,
foreshadowing, flashbacks).
3. How would the story have changed if Neoptolemus didn’t
have a child with Andromache?
3.3 Analyze interactions between main and subordinate characters in a
literary text (e.g., internal and external conflicts, motivations,
relationships, influences) and explain the way those interactions affect
the plot.
4. How do you think Andromache feels about being enslaved?
a. happy and grateful
b. angry and disapproving
c. scared and melancholy
d. both b and c
3.4 Determine characters' traits by what the characters say about
themselves in narration, dialogue, dramatic monologue, and soliloquy.
Cell 2
Yea, I did pity thee most truly, Trojan dame, when thou camest
to this house; but from fear of my mistress I hold my peace,
albeit I sympathize with thee, lest she, whom Zeus's daughter
bore, discover my good will toward thee. HERMIONE enters, in
complete royal regalia.
Here Andromache is talking to one of the maids to take a
message to another citizen. Hermione comes in after the maid
leaves.
Reading Comprehension
1. Who is Andromache talking to before Hermione enters?
a. Hector
b. Thetis
c. a servant
d. Neoptolemus
e. Athena
2. How is the story of Andromache related to the times of
the Trojan War?
a. There used to be a “real” Athena.
b. Many people lived in big fancy houses.
c. Hermione was a woman who was obsessed.
d. Women suffered after the Trojan War.
3. How would you turn “I hold my peace,” to passive
voice?
a) my peace is held by me
b) my peace was held by me
c) my peace is being held by me
d) my peace I held for me
1.2 Use precise language, action verbs, sensory details,
appropriate modifiers, and the active rather than the passive
voice.
4. The story of Andromache a……..
a. short story
b. comic fable
c. tragic drama
d. epic poem
e. played genre
f. poetic fire
3.1 Articulate the relationship between the expressed purposes and
the characteristics of different forms of dramatic literature (e.g.,
comedy, tragedy, drama, dramatic monologue).
Cell 3
sister and brother mate together; the nearest and dearest stain their
path with each other's blood, and no law restrains such horrors. Bring
not these crimes amongst us, for here we count it shame that one
man should have the control of two wives, and men are content to
turn to one lawful love, that is, all who care to live an honourable life
In this part Hermione is telling Andromache that she must respect her
and do anything she wants her to do. She also says that in Troy
everyone has relations with their family so they have deformed babies.
Reading Comprehension
1. What horrors is Hermione talking about?
2. Which one of these excerpts is an independent clause?
a. “sister and brother mate together”
b. “the nearest and dearest”
c. “control of two wives”
d. “one lawful love”
1.1 Identify and correctly use clauses (e.g., main and subordinate),
phrases (e.g., gerund, infinitive, and participial), and mechanics of
punctuation (e.g., semicolons, colons, ellipses, hyphens).
3. What is the correct spelling of honorable?
a. honourable
b. honorable
c. honorauble
d. honor+able
1.4 Produce legible work that shows accurate spelling and correct use
of the conventions of punctuation and capitalization.
4. Where is the best place to look for more works from
Euripides?
a. just the library
b. Los Angeles dictionary
c. under your desk
d. Webster’s dictionary
e. MIT Internet Classics Archive
Cell 4
Take heed; for a woman, though bestowed upon worthless husband,
must be with him content, and ne'er advance presumptuous claims.
Suppose thou hadest wedded a prince of Thrace, the land of flood and
melting snow, where one lord shares his affections with a host of
wives, wouldst thou have slain them? If so, thou wouldst have set a
stigma of insatiate lust on all our sex. A shameful charge! And yet
herein we suffer more than men, though we make a good stand
against it.
In this part of the story Andromache is telling Hermione that she is
being selfish. She used an example about the kings of Thrace which
have lots of wives.
Reading Comprehension
1. Why did Andromache tell the hypothetical story about
Hermione slaying princesses of Thrace?
2. What is the synonym of stigma?
a. astigmatism
b. dishonour
c. stick of cinnamon
d. stigmata
1.2. Distinguish between the denotative and connotative meanings of
words and interpret the connotative power of words.
3. By the way Andromache talks what kind of woman is she?
a. smart and inconclusive
b. dumb and brave
c. reasoning and inquisitive
b. barky and woofy
3.4 Determine characters' traits by what the characters say about
themselves in narration, dialogue, dramatic monologue, and soliloquy.
4. Which excerpt from the quote is Andromache’s “insult” to
Hermione?
3.4 Determine characters' traits by what the characters say about
themselves in narration, dialogue, dramatic monologue, and soliloquy.
Cell 5
By this course I bound my husband to me by virtue's chains,
whereas thou wilt never so much as let the drops of dew from heaven
above settle on thy lord, in thy jealous fear. Oh! seek not to surpass
thy mother in hankering after men, for 'tis well that all wise children
should avoid the habits of such evil mothers.
This is the part where Andromache is telling Hermione that she is too
jealous. She says that she won’t even lat a drop of dew land on her
husband’s body.
Reading Comprehension
1. Where did the drops of dew come from?
2. Which word starting with the letter s should be capitalized?
1.4 Produce legible work that shows accurate spelling and correct use
of the conventions of punctuation and capitalization.
3. What letter is the apostrophe in ‘tis replacing?
a. the letter a
b. the letter i
c. the letter e
d. the letter o
Identify and correctly use clauses (e.g., main and subordinate),
phrases (e.g., gerund, infinitive, and participial), and mechanics of
punctuation (e.g., semicolons, colons, ellipses, hyphens).
4. What does “virtue's chains” mean?
a) virtue has positive connotation; chains have negative
connotation; together the two parts of this oxymoron
carry the tenor that while the idea of being enchained
may seem negative, here it’s qualified with the good of
being kept safe and happy at home by a loving wife
b) she wants to torture him in the dungeon of her love
c)
1.1 Identify and correctly use clauses (e.g., main and subordinate),
phrases (e.g., gerund, infinitive, and participial), and mechanics of
punctuation (e.g., semicolons, colons, ellipses, hyphens). –-not
correct standard
“Twas no bride
Paris took with
him to the
towers of Ilium,
but curse to his
bed when he
brought Helen to
her bower. For
her sake, Troy,
did eager
warriors, sailing
from Hellas in a
thousand ships,
Ah, woe is
capture and
me!
make thee a prey
to fire and
sword; and the
sonof
ofher
sea born
Summary: Andromache is crying over the death
Thetis
mounted
husband and she is explaining how Paris bringing
Helen
to
on his chariot
Troy caused this all to happen.
dragged my
husband round
1)Why is Andromache crying?
the walls, ah woe
2) How is the word “woe” used in the quote?is me!
a) To show someone’s surprised expression.
b) To show the sadness of someone.
c) To show someone’s joy.
d) To show someone’s anger at another person.
9RW1.1 Vocabulary and Concept development: Identify and use the
literal and figurative meanings of words and understand word
derivations.
Andromache-Hermione
Cell 1
3) What word can replace “woe” used in the quote, “ah woe is
me!”
a) Happiness
b) Anger
c) Sorrow
d) Both B and C
9WS1.2 Organization and Focus: Use precise language, action verbs,
sensory details, appropriate modifiers, and the active rather than the
passive voice.
4) How do you think Andromache feels about Paris’ decision to
bring Helen to Troy?
a) Angry
b) She understands why he made his decision.
c) She’s thankful that Paris made such a good decision.
d) She doesn’t care at all.
9RL3.1 Structural Features of Literature: Articulate the relationship
between the expressed purposes and the characteristics of different
forms of dramatic literature.
Andromache-Hermione
Cell 2
“But as for thee,
slave and captive,
thou wouldst fain
oust me and
secure this palace
for thyself, and
thanks to thy
enchantment I am
hated by my
husband; thou it is
that hast made my
womb barren and
cheated my hope;
Summary: Hermione is really mad at Andromache
for Asia’s
and blaming Andromache for her troubles.daughters have
clever heads for
1) Why is Hermione so mad at Andromache?
such villainy.”
I hate her so
much that I want
to kill her!!
2) What does the quote, “hast made my womb barren” really
mean?
a) Has made my unborn baby die
b) Have covered up my baby
c) Have made my womb buried
d) It means what it means.
e) made me unable to become pregnant
9RL3.7 Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: Recognize
and understand the significance of various literary devices, including
figurative language, imagery, allegory, and symbolism, and explain
their appeal.
3) Where might you find the meaning of the word “fain”?
a) Mythology book
b) Dictionary
c) Search engine
d) Spanish book
9WS1.5 research and Technology: Synthesize information from
multiple sources and identify complexities and discrepancies in the
information and the different perspectives found in each medium.
4) What part of the quote explains why Hermione is Angry at
Andromache?
a) “thanks to thy enchantment”
b) “thou wouldst fain oust me and secure this palace for
thyself”
c) “for Asia’s daughters have clever heads for such villainy”
d) She’s not angry at Andromache at all.
9WS1.4 research and Technology: Develop the main ideas within
the body of the composition through supporting evidence.
Andromache-Hermione
Cell 3
“Why should I
prolong my life,
to serve
Hermione? Her
cruelty it is that
drives me hither
to the image of
the goddess to
throw my
suppliant arms
about it,
to tears
Summary: Andromache really hates melting
Hermione
spring
because Hermione blames Andromache for allasofdoth
heratroubles.
that gushes
from the rock.
Yes
!
1) Why is Andromache so mad at Hermione?
2) What is the definition of the word prolong?
a) To make longer
b) To shorten
c) To lengthen in extent.
d) Both A and C
9RW1.0 WORD ANALYSIS, FLUENCY, AND SYSTEMATIC VOCABULARY
DEVELOPMENT: Students apply their knowledge of word origins to
determine the meaning of new words encountered in reading materials
and use those words accurately.
3) How can the quote be improved to show what is going on to
the audience?
a) Give both of the character’s names
b) Say what time of day it is
c) Explain the relationship between the characters in the
quote
d) It doesn’t need to be improved
9WS1.9 Evaluation and revision: Revise writing to improve the logic
and coherence of the organization and controlling perspective, the
precision of word choice, and the tone.
4) What trait is Andromache portraying when she is talking
about Hermione?
a) Anger
b) Happiness
c) Sadness
d) Both A and C
9RL3.4 Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: Determine
characters’ traits by what the characters say about themselves in
narration, dialogue, dramatic monologue, and soliloquy.
Andromache-Hermione
Cell 4
Go then, while I
will tell to heaven
the lengthy tale
of lamentation,
mourning, and
weeping, that has
ever been my
hard lot; for ‘tis
woman’s way to
delight in present
misfortunes even
to keeping them
Summary: Andromache is about to
tell her
always
on story
her
tongue
lips.
about what bad things happened to her after
theand
war.
1) Why is Andromache so sad after the war?
2) What would be the easiest way of finding the definition of
the word “lamentation”?
a) Dictionary
b) History book
c) SparkNotes.com
d) Science book
9WS1.3 Research and Technology: Use clear research questions and
suitable research method to elicit and present evidence from primary
and secondary sources.
3) Which phrase from the quote explains why Andromache is
so sad?
a) “Tell to heaven the lengthy tale of mourning and weeping”
b) “for ‘tis woman’s way to delight in present misfortunes”
c) “keeping them always on her tongue and lips”
d) Andromache is not even sad.
9RL3.9 Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: Explain
how voice, personal, and the choice of a narrator affect
characterization and the tone, plot, and credibility of a text.
4) What does the word “lamentation” mean?
a) a laminated something
b) happiness
c) anger
d) sorrow
9RW1.1 Vocabulary and Concept development: Identify and use the
literal and figurative meanings of words and understand word
derivations.
Andromache-Hermione
Cell 5
Women are
by nature
somewhat
jealous, and
do ever show
the keenest
hate to rivals
in their love.
Summary: A line from the song explaining a lot
of the problems between characters in the story.
1) Which two women are related to this quote?
2) What does the phrase “women…show…keenest hate to
rivals in their love” mean?
a) women hate love
b) women hate to see their rivals in love
c) women hate their men
d) women hate—those haters
9RL3.7 Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text:
Recognize and understand the significance of various literary
devices, including figurative language, imagery, allegory, and
symbolism, and explain their appeal.
3)What is the correct spelling of the word?
a) Keenest
b) Keanest
c) Keeness
d) Keenist
9WC1.4 Manuscript Form: Produce legible work that shows
accurate spelling and correct use of the conventions of punctuation
and capitalization.
4) What thesis might you make in an essay on this story?
a) all men are stupid pigs
b) all women are cruel and evil
c) hate can impair one’s sense
d) friendship between two women is strong
Cell 1:
Quote:
ANDROMACHE
My trusted champion, yes! how strange it is, that though some god
hath devised cures for mortals against the venom of reptiles, no man
ever yet hath discovered aught to cure a woman's venom, which is far
worse than viper's sting or scorching flame; so terrible a curse are we
to mankind.
Summary:
Andromache is talking about how it is weird that there are cures in
the world for the venom of reptiles but there is no cure for the venom
of a woman.
1) What part of the passage tells you that women are very bad
towards men? How does the character describe women as a whole?
9RL3.4 Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: Determine
characters’ traits by what the characters say about themselves in
narration, dialogue, dramatic monologue, and soliloquy
2)What is the connotative meaning for the word devised in the quote?
a)made
b)candy
c)evolution
d)device
9RW1.2 Vocabulary and Concept development: Distinguish between
the denotative and connotative meanings of words and interpret the
connotative power of words.
3) Where would the author place the title of the book?
a) back of the book
b) middle section
c) nowhere
d) very beginning
9RC2.1 Structural Features of Informational Materials: Analyze the
structure and format of functional workplace documents, including the
graphics and headers, and explain how authors use the features to
achieve their purposes.
4) What kind of genre would you describe Andromache by Euripides?
a) comedy
b) drama
c) historical events
d) none of the above
9RL3.1 Structural Features of Literature: Articulate the relationship
between the expressed purposes and the characteristics of different
forms of dramatic literature (e.g., comedy, tragedy, drama, dramatic
monologue).
5) “The ball was thrown by the boy” is written in what type of voice?
a) active
b) passive
c) loud
9WS1.2 Organization and Focus: Use precise language, action verbs,
sensory details, appropriate modifiers, and the active rather than the
passive voice.
Cell 2:
Quote:
MENELAUS
Women, these are petty matters, unworthy, as thou sayest, of my
despotic sway, unworthy too of Hellas. Yet mark this well; his special
fancy of the hour is of more moment to a man than Troy's capture. I
then have set myself to help my daughter because I consider her loss
of wife's rights most grave; for whatever else a woman suffers is
second to this; if she loses her husband's love she loses her life
therewith. Now, as it is right Neoptolemus should rule my slaves, so
my friends and I should have control of his; for friends, if they be
really friends, keep nothing to themselves, but have all in common. So
if I wait for the absent instead of making the best arrangement I can
at once of my affairs, I show weakness, not wisdom. Arise then, leave
the goddess's shrine, for by thy death this child escapeth his, whereas,
if thou refuse to die, I will slay him; for one of you twain must perish.
Summary: Menelaus is talking to everyone and telling them hat he
feels bad for his daughter and that he is with her in her time of great
depression because of her loss. He says this time in his life is even
more important to him than the capture of Troy to a man. He makes a
great comparison and says that for a woman to loose her husbands
love is as losing her life.
1) By the tone of his voice, do you think he is being serious or do you
think he is being sarcastic? What tells you his feelings?
2) What is the denotative meaning of the word “despotic”?
a) besides
b) kingdom
c) idiotic
d) tyrant
3) Why would Menelaus compare somebody’s loss of a dear one to
capturing all Trojans?
a) sarcasim
b) he felt like it
c) had no other choice
d) wanted to make his point
4) What would be a wife’s “lost rights”?
a) power to do anything
b) her voice in the household
c) respect
d) freedom of speech
5) If you could add a little more feeling to his speech, what would you
say?
a) she will have the same respect
b) she is very pretty
c) everybody should bake her cookies
d) none of the above
Cell 5:
Quote:
ANDROMACHE
Ah me! 'tis a bitter lot thou art offering about my life; whether I take it
or not I am equally unfortunate. Attend to me, thou who for a trifling
cause art committing an awful crime. Why art thou bent on slaying
me? What reason hast thou? What city have I betrayed? Which of thy
children was ever slain by me? What house have I fired? I was forced
to be my master's concubine; and spite of that wilt thou slay me, not
him who is to blame, passing by the cause and hurrying to the
inevitable result? Ah me! my sorrows! Woe for my hapless country!
How cruel my fate! Why had I to be a mother too and take upon me a
double load of suffering? Yet why do I mourn the past, and o'er the
present never shed a tear or compute its griefs? I that saw Hector
butchered and dragged behind the chariot, and Ilium, piteous sight!
one sheet of flame, while I was baled away by the hair of my head to
the Argive ships in slavery, and on my arrival in Phthia was given to
Hector's murderer as his mistress. What pleasure then has life for me?
Whither am I to turn my gaze? to the present or the past? My babe
alone was left me, the light of my life, and him these ministers of
death would slay. No! they shall not, if my poor life can save him; for
if he be saved, hope in him lives on, while to me 'twere shame to
refuse to die for my son. Lo! here I leave the altar and give myself into
your hands, to cut or stab, to bind or hang. Ah! my child, to Hades
now thy mother passes to save thy dear life. Yet if thou escape thy
doom, remember me, my sufferings and my death, and tell thy father
how I fared, with fond caress and streaming eye and arms thrown
round his neck. Ah! yes, his children are to every man as his own soul;
and whoso sneers at this through inexperience, though he suffers less
anguish, yet tastes the bitter in his cup of bliss.
Summary:
Andromache is asking him why she has to die. She said she never
betrayed anyone, she never did any harmto any of her children, and
she tells him that he has no good reason to kill her.
1) After all that has happened, do you think Andromache has the right
to question his decision?
2) What would be another way to write the phrase “bent on slaying
me”?
a) insist on killing me
b) inserting an evil spirit on me
c) insist on taking me to dinner
d) none of the above
3) What does it mean to be “equally unfortunate”?
a) being the most unfortunate person
b) being as unfortunate as someone else
c) not being unfortunate at all
d) being equally crazy
4) What is the denotative meaning of the word “concubine”?
a) a specific type of cucumber
b) an incubated newborn
c) a woman who lives with a man but are not married
d) oldest cousin of a porcupine
5) What is the definition for the word “anguish”?
a) intensive pain or grief
b) state of mind when one is worried
c) intense anger
d) need of anger management
e) none of the above
Cell 5:
Quote:
ANDROMACHE
O citizens of Sparta, the bane of all the race of men, schemers of
guile, and masters in lying, devisers of evil plots, with crooked minds
and tortuous methods and ne'er one honest thought, 'tis wrong that ye
should thrive in Hellas. What crime is wanting in your list? How rife is
murder with you! How covetous ye are! One word upon your lips,
another in your heart, this is what men always find with you. Perdition
catch ye! Still death is not so grievous, as thou thinkest, to me. No! for
my life ended in the day that hapless Troy was destroyed with my lord,
that glorious warrior, whose spear oft made a coward like thee quit the
field and seek thy ship. But now against a woman hast thou displayed
the terrors of thy panoply, my would-be murderer. Strike then! for this
my tongue shall never flatter thee or that daughter of thine. For
though thou wert of great account in Sparta, why so was I in Troy.
And if I am now in sorry plight, presume not thou on this; thou too
mayst be so yet.
Sumary:
Andromache is telling the spartan’s that they should take all of their
anger and fight and that they shoul not feel bad or have pitty for
anyone. She tells them to do it for her because this “murder-to-be”
will never speak again.
1) Towards who will they have no mercy?
2) What is the unabbreviated spelling for “ne’er”?
a) nastier
b) never
c) nevertheless
d) none
3) What is the denotative meaning for the word “panopoly”?
a) the Spongebob monopoly game
b) suit of armor
c) baking pan
d) none
5) Wh is a “desicer of an evil plot”?
a) maker
b) one who is caught in the action
c) one who never does anything
d) nobody
e) none of the above
ANDROMACHE
CELL 1
Quote:
"MENELAUS Behold I bring thy son with me, whom thou didst steal
away to a neighbour's house without my daughter's knowledge. Thou
wert so sure this image of the goddess would protect thee and those
who hid him, but thou hast not proved clever enough for Menelaus.
And so if thou refuse to leave thy station here, he shall be slain
instead of thee. Wherefore weigh it well: wilt die thyself, or see him
slain for the sin whereof thou art guilty against me and my daughter?"
Summary:
Menelaus has Andromache's son, Molossus, with him. He tells
Andromache that if she does not leave, then he will be forced to kill
Molossus.
1. Who does Menelaus have with him?
2. What is the correct spelling for the word that means "clever"?
A) adriot
B) adroit
C) stollid
D) stolid
9WC1.4 Manuscript Form: Produce legible work that shows accurate
spelling and correct use of the conventions of punctuation and
capitalization.
3. Which of the following words should be defined so as to help the
reader understand the story?
A) bring
B) slain
C) guilty
D) station
9WS1.4 Research and Technology: Develop the main ideas within the
body of the composition through supporting evidence (e.g., scenarios,
commonly held beliefs, hypotheses, definitions).
4. From the passage above, which of the following would be the most
accurate replacement for the statement "wilt die thyself," in the quote,
“wilt die thyself, or see him slain”?
A) will your son die
B) will you die
C) will I die
D) will nobody die
9WS1.9 Evaluation and Revision: Revise writing to improve the logic
and coherence of the organization and controlling perspective, the
precision of word choice, and the tone by taking into consideration the
audience, purpose, and formality of the context.
ANDROMACHE
CELL 2
Quote:
"Come now, Menelaus, let us carry through this argument. Suppose I
am slain by thy daughter, and she work her will on me, yet can she
never escape the pollution of murder, and public opinion will make
thee too an accomplice in this deed of blood, for thy share in the
business must needs implicate thee."
Summary:
Andromache tells Menelaus that if he lets Hermione kill her, then not
only will Hermione be punished, but so will Menelaus.
1. What would happen to Menelaus if Hermione kills Andromache,
according to Andromache?
2. The quote was on page 8 of Andromache. This is an example of:
A) title page presentation
B) spacing and margins
C) pagination
D) none of the above
9WC1.5 Manuscript Form: Reflect appropriate manuscript
requirements, including:
1) title page presentation
2) pagination
3) spacing and margins.
3. When Andromache tells Menelaus of the consequences that would
arise if he killed her, this is an example of:
A) predicting what could happen to Menelaus
B) a flashback to Andromaches' childhood
C) both a flashback and foreshadowing
D) none of the above
9RL3.6 Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: Analyze
and trace an author's development of time and sequence, including the
use of complex literary devices (e.g., foreshadowing, flashbacks).
4. Which of the following has the same denotation as the word
"opinion"?
A) incredulity
B) observation
C) result
D) belief
9RW1.2 Vocabulary and Concept development: Distinguish between
the denotative and connotative meanings of words and interpret the
connotative power of words.
ANDROMACHE
CELL 3
Quote:
"ANDROMACHE Ah me! 'tis a bitter lot thou art offering about my life;
whether I take it or not I am equally unfortunate. Attend to me, thou
who for a trifling cause art committing an awful crime. Why art thou
bent on slaying me? What reason hast thou? What city have I
betrayed? Which of thy children was ever slain by me? What house
have I fired? I was forced to be my master's concubine; and spite of
that wilt thou slay me, not him who is to blame, passing by the cause
and hurrying to the inevitable result?"
Summary:
Andromache tells Menelaus that picking either choice would still result
in something bad. Andromache then goes on to question the reasons
for her death sentence.
1. What does Andromache question?
2. Which of the following is in the passage?
A) colon
B) ellipsis
C) hyphen
D) semicolon
9WC1.1 Grammar and Mechanics of Writing: Identify and correctly use
clauses (e.g., main and subordinate), phrases (e.g., gerunds,
infinitive, and participial), and mechanics of punctuation (e.g.,
semicolons, colons, ellipses, hyphens).
3. Which of the following ways would be the most tedious way to find
the meaning of the word "concubine"?
A) looking the word up in the dictionary
B) making an educated guess
C) finding the meaning of the word using its roots
D) conducting an interview with a historian on the meaning of the
word and the reasons for which Andromache said it in the previous
quote
9WS1.3 Research and Technology: Use clear research questions and
suitable research methods (e.g., library, electronic media, personal
interview) to elicit and present evidence from primary and secondary
sources.
4. What can you infer about the relationship between Andromache and
Menelaus in the passage above?
A) that the two have been friends for many years
B) that Andromache loathes Menelaus
C) that Andromache loathes Hermione
D) that Andromache and Menelaus have just met
9RL3.3 Analyze interactions between main and subordinate characters
in a literary text (e.g., internal and external conflicts, motivations,
relationships, influences) and explain the way those interactions affect
the plot.
ANDROMACHE
CELL 4
Quote:
"MENELAUS Ho! sirrahs, seize this woman (His attendants swiftly carry
out the order.) ; hold her fast; for 'tis no welcome story she will
have to hear. It was to make thee leave the holy altar of the goddess
that I held thy child's death before thy eyes, and so induced thee
to give thyself up to me to die. So stands thy case, be well assured;
but as for this child, my daughter shall decide whether she will slay
him or no. Get thee hence into the house, and there learn to bridle
thy insolence in speaking to the free, slave that thou art."
Summary:
Menelaus has tricked Andromache into sacrificing herself for her son.
What she did not know was that Menelaus has given her son to
Hermione, who will decide his fate.
1. What has Menelaus tricked Andromache into doing?
2. What form of diction is the above passage in?
A) colloquial diction, slang
B) poetic diction, fancy
C) formal diction, boring
D) informal diction, lazy
9WC1.3 Grammar and Mechanics of Writing: Demonstrate an
understanding of proper English usage and control of grammar,
paragraph and sentence structure, diction, and syntax.
3. How does the narrator portray Menelaus in the above passage?
A) mean
B) caring
C) gullible
D) deceitful
9RL3.9 Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: Explain
how voice, persona and the choice of narrator affect characterization
and the tone, plot and credibility of the text.
4. Based on the passage above, what can you infer about the story?
A) that it is a comedy
B) that it is a drama
C) that it is both a drama and a comedy
D) that it is neither a drama nor a comedy
3.1 Articulate the relationship between the expressed purposes and
the characteristics of different forms of dramatic literature (e.g.,
comedy, tragedy, drama, dramatic monologue).
ANDROMACHE
CELL 5
Quote:
"ANDROMACHE Wilt likewise slay this tender chick, whom thou hast
snatched from 'neath my wing?
MENELAUS Not I, but I will give him to my daughter to slay if she
will."
Summary:
Andromache asks whether Menelaus will kill her child, to which
Menelaus replies that it is his daughter's decision whether or not to kill
him.
1. Whose decision will it be to kill Andromache's child?
2. In this passage, what does the word "tender" mean?
A. considerate
B. fragile
C. young
D. elderly
9RW1.1 Vocabulary and Concept Development: Identify and use the
literal and figurative meanings of words and understand word
derivations.
3. How does this passage portray Menelaus?
A. as a hero—I like him!
B. as cruel and sadistic—he, he, he
C. as sympathetic—oh, he’s so nice
D. as high-spirited—oh, he’s so optimistic
9RL3.4 Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: Determine
characters’ traits by what the characters say about themselves in
narration, dialogue, dramatic monologue, and soliloquy.
4. In the statement: "Wilt likewise slay this tender chick, whom thou
hast snatched from 'neath my wing?" what do the bird analogies
symbolize?
A. It symbolizes that she is a bird.
B. It symbolizes Menelaus and his daughter.
C. It symbolizes Andromache's will to live.
D. It symbolizes Andromache and her motherly care for her child.
9RL3.7 Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: Recognize
and understand the significance of various literary devices, including
figurative language, imagery, allegory, and symbolism, and explain
their appeal.
Andromache
Cell 1
Menelaus “Behold I bring thy son with me, whom thou didst steal
away to a neighbor’s house without my daughters knowledge. Thou
wert so sure this image of the godess would protect thee and those
who hid him, but thou hast not proved clever enough for
Menelaus. And so if thou refuse to leave thy station here, he shall be
slain instead of thee. Wherefore weigh it well: wilt die thyself, or see
him slain for the sin whereof thou art guilty against me and my
daughter?”
Summary- In this passage Menelaus walks in with Andromaches son,
Molossus, and says to Andromache that he here has Molossus and has
brought him and as to his daughter, Hermione, not knowing, not
clever enough to hide from Menelaus.
What does Menelaus claim by saying “without my daughter’s
knowledge”, while having Molossus.
Who is referred to as the one not being clever enough to Menelaus?
A. Molossus
B. Andromache
C. Hermione
D. Leader
What does sin literally mean?
A. Accomplishment
B. Murder
C. An offense against religious or moral law
Which would replace the underlined phrase best in this passage?
“steal away to a neighbors house.” best in this passage?
A. Gone away
B. Destroy then
C. Re-paint
D. stole my stuff
Cell 2
Leader of the Chorus “ Thou hast said too much for a woman
speaking to men: that discretion hath shot away its last shaft from
thy soul’s quiver.
Summary- In this passage the leader tells Andromache that she has
said too much to Menelaus and also being a women.
Is whom referred as the “woman speaking” in the quote?
A. Hermione
B. Andromache
C. Athena
What is the correct spelling of the word that means to show
Discretion?
A. discreet
B. disecret
C. descint
What word best describes the speaker’s mood?
A. Alabama
B. Shocked
C. Sad
Who is the man who has been spoken of in this quote?
A. Molossus
B. Menelaus
C. Orestes
Cell 3
Andromache “ Ah me! ’tis a bitter lot thou art offering about my
life; whether I take it or not I am equally unfortunate. Attend to me,
thou who for a trifling cause art committing an awful crime. Why art
thou bent on slaying me? What reason hast thou? What city have I
betrayed? Which of thy children was ever slain by me/ What house
have I fired? I was forced to be my master’s concubine’ and spite of
that wilt thou slay me, not him who is to blame, passing by the cause
and hurrying to the inevitable result?
Summary- Andromache questioned, weeping to Menelaus and
Hermione. Sad for her or her son told to die. Pleading WHY or WHAT
have I done.
Who is Andromache weeping for in this passage?
A. Hector, murdered husband
B. Menelaus, against her
C. Molossus, her son
D. herself
Which two best describe Andromache in this quote?
A. Happy, relieved
B. Questioned, energetic
C. Depressed, and angry ever done wrong to thou souls
What does Concubine literally mean?
A. a man loving a woman
B. a woman with whom a man cohabits without being married
C. an and loyal to al honest woman
Which phrase would best fit in this passage?
A. “….. Have I ever done wrong to thy souls.?”
B. “….. How I ave betrayed all mankind!”
C. “…. Lng before I die!”
Cell 4
Menelaus Ho! Sirrahs, seize this woman (His attendants swiftly
carry out the order.); hold her fast; for ‘tis no welcome story she will
have to hear. It was to make thee leave the holy altar of the goddess
that I held thy child’s death before thy eyes, and so induced thee to
give thyself up to me to die. So stands thy case, be well assured; but
as for this child, my daughter shall decide whether she will slay him or
no. get thee hence into the house, and there learn to bridle thy
insolence in speaking to the free, slave that thou art.”
Summary- Menelause has told to Andromache that it is his the life of
here child and will be given to Hermione, her daughter, to slay if she
pleases.
Whose life does Menelaus claim to have?
A. Hermione
B. Orestes
C. Peleus
D. Molossus
What diction is the passage in?
A. Poetic diction
B. Formal diction
C. Colloquial diction
D. Informal diction
What does insolence literally mean?
A. being insulated
B. being insulting
D. being isolated
E. being in salt
What word best replace assured in this passage?
A. informed
B. known
C. insured
D. polymorphic
Cell 5
Andromache “….. No! for my life ended in the day that hapless Troy
was destroyed with my lord, that glorious warrior, whose spear oft
made a coward like thee quit the field and seek thy ship. But now
against a woman hast thou displayed the terrors of thy panoply, my
would-be murderer. Strike then! For this tounge shall never flatter
thee or that daughter of thine. For though thou wert of great account
in Sparta, why so was I in Troy. And if I am now in sorry plight,
presume not thou on this; thou too mayst be so yet. (MENELAUS and
his guard lead ANDROMACHE out.)”
Summary- Andromache weeping sad and depressed, saying while
leading out how her life was ended long ago and now there is nothing
to make her more miserable.
50/50
Does Andromache feel as if her life ended a long time ago or that it
will be taken from her now?
A. YES
B. NO
c. yes, then no
d. yes, then yes
e. no, then no
f. well, then so, then why
What was destroyed that for Andromache ended her life?
A. Sparta
B. Her Necklace
C. Troy
Which phase best shows Andromche’s Remark?
A. “Never flatter”
B. “Strike then!”
C. “I’m Sorry”
Choose the best word that is an synonym for presume?
Assume
Disbelieve
Doubt
Andromache
By: Euripides
Menelaus and Hermione Attempt to Kill Andromache and
Molossus
Cell 1:
“This Spartan, the daughter of the great chief Menelaus, proves this;
for she hath kindled hot fury against a rival, and is bent on slaying the
hapless Trojan maid and her child to further her bitter quarrel. ‘Tis a
murder gods and laws and kindness all forbid. Ah! Lady retribution for
this deed will yet visit thee.”
Summary:
Hermione is angry at her rival in love, Andromache, and will kill her
and her child. This murder is not good by the gods or kindness itself
and so she will surely be punished.
1) Which of the phrases below best replaces the quote, “…she hath
kindled hot fury against a rival…”?
a) Hermione is really mad at Andromache for being mean.
b) Hermione has the hots for Andromache.
c) She got very mad at her for taking her husband.
d) Her anger towards Andromache has been aroused.
1.6 Integrate quotations and citations into a written text while
maintaining the flow of ideas.
2) Which words below best describe Hermione based on what is said in
this passage?
a) Jealous and unreasonable
b) Unwanted and unreliable
c) Easily angered and uncaring
d) Jowly and upset
3.4 Determine characters' traits by what the characters say about
themselves in narration, dialogue, dramatic monologue, and soliloquy.
3) Who is Hermione’s Husband?
a) Nestor
b) Molossus
c) Neoptolemus
d) Chorus
1.3 Use clear research questions and suitable research methods (e.g.,
library, electronic media, personal interview) to elicit and present
evidence from primary and secondary sources.
4) Which character is speaking?
a) Nestor
b) Molossus
c) Neoptolemus
d) Chorus
2.3 b. Convey information and ideas from primary and secondary
sources accurately and coherently.
Cell 2:
“Away to the world below! From hostile towers ye came, the pair of
you; two different causes necessitate your deaths; my sentence takes
away thy life, and my daughter Hermione’s requires this for it would
be the height of folly to leave our foemen’s sons, when we might kill
them to remove the danger from our house.”
Summary:
Menelaus tells Andromache and son to die. Andromache will die
because of all that happened at Troy and for Hermione’s reasons.
Molossus shall die so that he may not avenge his mother by taking
Menelaus’ and Hermione’s lives.
1) Why do Menelaus and Hermione need to kill Molossus also?
2.3 c. Make distinctions between the relative value and significance of
specific data, facts, and ideas.
2) Which of the following is the best antonym for the word “foe”?
a) Best fiend
b) Ally
c) Companion
d) Adversary
2.6 c. Include scenarios, definitions, and examples to aid
comprehension (e.g., troubleshooting guide).
3) Why tell Andromache and Molossus to, “… (Go) to the world
below!”? What does he mean?
4) Is the word height in the line, “The height of folly,” used literally or
figuratively?
1.1 Identify and use the literal and figurative meanings of words and
understand word derivations.
Cell 3:
“Why fall at my knees in supplication? Hard as a rock and deaf as the
wave am I. My own friends have helped, but for thee have I no tie of
affection; for verily it cost me a great part of my life to capture Troy
and thy mother so thou shall reap the fruit thereof and into Hades
halls descend.”
Summary:
Menelaus asks why Andromache and Molossus even bother begging to
him for their lives. He simply cannot be moved and cannot hear them.
He suffered to much trying to capture troy and its queen that now they
will die.
1) What kind of sentence is, “Hard as the rock and deaf as the wave
am I.”?
a) Simile
b) Metaphor
c) Conjunction
d) 
1.3 Demonstrate an understanding of proper English usage and control
of grammar, paragraph and sentence structure, diction, and syntax.
2) if you were to write an essay based on Menalaus’ quote that he is
hard and deaf?
a) Menalaus is mean and cruel because he not only ignores their
pleas for mercy but taunts in their misery
b) Menalaus is a nice guy, a good father, and a caring friend
c) Menalaus is always rightly partying, so he’s always kindly
trying to get others to join him
d) Menalaus’ habit of throwing rocks in the ocean shows that
he’s a bit unstable
3) Which is the meaning of the word “reap” that is used in this
sentence?
a) Harvest literally; karma figuratively
b) Give
c) Gain
d) Rate
2.6 c. Include scenarios, definitions, and examples to aid
comprehension (e.g., troubleshooting guide).
3) Who is Hades, and why would they descend to his halls?
a) Hades is the king of heaven, and they’re going there to visit
b) Hades is their grandma, so they’re going to take her a basket
of goodies
c) Hades is the king of the underworld, and they’re going there
because they’re dead
d) Hades is the bouncer at the fancy new club, but they can’t go
because they’re underage
1.3 Identify Greek, Roman, and Norse mythology and use the
knowledge to understand the origin and meaning of new words (e.g.,
the word narcissistic drawn from the myth of Narcissus and Echo).
Cell 4:
“Tell me, by what right have they pinioned thine arms and are
dragging thee and thy child away? Like a ewe with her lamb art thou
led to the slaughter, while I and thy lord were far way,”
Summary:
Peleus comes and asks Andromache why Menelaus and Hermione have
dragged her and Molossus over to this place while he and Neoptolemus
were away.
1) Which of the following is the correct way to spell the word that
means restrained;
a) Pinioned
b) Pined
c) Pinned
e) Pained
1.4 Produce legible work that shows accurate spelling and correct use
of the conventions of punctuation and capitalization.
2) Which sentence out of this quote is a simile?
a) Like a ewe with her lamb
b) they pinioned thine arms
c) dragging thee and thy child away
d) led to the slaughter
1.3 Demonstrate an understanding of proper English usage and control
of grammar, paragraph and sentence structure, diction, and syntax.
4) Where were Peleus and Neoptolemus away to?
a) to the wheel of Sparta
b) to the Acropolis of Athens
c) to walls of Troy
d) to the gates of Erebus
e) to the altar of Thetis
4) Who is Andromache’s “ewe”?
a) Lamby
b) Menelaus
c) Molossus
d) Chompy
1.3 Demonstrate an understanding of proper English usage and control
of grammar, paragraph and sentence structure, diction, and syntax.
Cell 5:
“Loose her bonds, I say, ere someone rue it; untie her folded hands. I
forbid it, for besides being a match for thee, I have far better right to
her.”
Summary:
Peleus demands that Andromache is let go or else. Menelaus says no
that he is not afraid and he deserves her more.
1) Which part of the quote is said by Menelaus?
3.6 Analyze and trace an author's development of time and sequence,
including the use of complex literary devices (e.g., foreshadowing,
flashbacks).
2) Why are Peleus and Ulysses fighting?
3.3 Analyze interactions between main and subordinate characters in a
literary text (e.g., internal and external conflicts, motivations,
relationships, influences) and explain the way those interactions affect
the plot.
3) Why does Menelaus say, “I have far better right to her.”?
a) because he paid for her
b) he fought for her at Troy
c) she stabbed him in the secret place
d) because she’s my daughter
3.1 Articulate the relationship between the expressed purposes and
the characteristics of different forms of dramatic literature (e.g.,
comedy, tragedy, drama, dramatic monologue).
4) What words show that Peleus is threatening Menelaus?
3.10 Identify and describe the function of dialogue, scene designs,
soliloquies, asides, and character foils in dramatic literature.
Cell 6:
“ Far better is it for mortals to have a poor honest man either as
married kin or friend than a wealthy knave, but as for thee, thou art a
thing of not.”
Summary:
Peleus tells Menelaus that it is better to know an honest person than
an untrustworthy and greedy person. Also, that he is worth nothing.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1) What does the word “knave” mean?
smart person
dumb person
immoral person
immaculate person
1.3 Identify Greek, Roman, and Norse mythology and use the
knowledge to understand the origin and meaning of new words (e.g.,
the word narcissistic drawn from the myth of Narcissus and Echo).
2) Why does Peleus say this to Menelaus? Why is he upset?
3.3 Analyze interactions between main and subordinate characters in a
literary text (e.g., internal and external conflicts, motivations,
relationships, influences) and explain the way those interactions affect
the plot.
3) Another word for “naught” is…
a) Not
b) Knot
c) Nothing
d) Insignificant
5) What is Peleus talking about before this? Why is this important?
3.10 Identify and describe the function of dialogue, scene designs,
soliloquies, asides, and character foils in dramatic literature.
Quote: What means this? I ask you and your executioner; why is the
palace in an uproar? give a reason; what mean your lawless
machinations?î
Summary: Peleus walks into the room and is wondering why there is
so much chaos in the room.
Why is the palace in an uproar?
Who is Peleus talking about when he says You?
a) Peleus
b) Andromache
c) Hermione
d) Ron
2.3 Generate relevant questions about readings on issues that can be
researched
What Does uproar mean in the Quote Above?
a) outrage
b)disturbance
c)party
d)celebration
1.1 Identify and use the literal and figurative meanings of words and
understand word derivations.
Identify whether “I ask you and your executioner” is in active or
passive voice then transform the idea to the other voice
a) it’s active; passive would be, “You and your executioner are asked
by me.”
1.2. Distinguish between the denotative and connotative meanings of
words and interpret the connotative power of words
Quote:
So now they have torn and are dragging me from the altar of Thetis,
the goddess of thy chiefest adoration and the mother of thy gallant
son
Summary: Andromache is telling Peleus about how she was dragged
form the altar of Thetis, even though she is the mother of a gallant
son and adored by all.
What is she being punished for?
What does the word gallant mean?
A) charming
B) brave
C) showing
D) slutty
1.3 Identify Greek, Roman, and Norse mythology and use the
knowledge to understand the origin and meaning of new words (e.g.,
the word narcissistic drawn from the myth of Narcissus and Echo
How is Andromache feeling about what’s going on?
3.11 Evaluate the aesthetic qualities of style, including the impact of
diction and figurative language on tone, mood, and theme, using the
terminology of literary criticism. (Aesthetic approach
Why does Menelaus want to also kill Andromache’s son, Molossus?
Why is Menelaus so cruel? Why are you so cruel?
3.3 Analyze interactions between main and subordinate characters in a
literary text (e.g., internal and external conflicts, motivations,
relationships, influences) and explain the way those interactions affect
the plot.
Quote: No! a Spartan maid could not be chaste, e'en if she would, who
leaves her home and bares her limbs and lets her robe float free,
Summary: Peleus is really mad at Menelaus because Menelaus is
saying that he is the same rank as Peleus, and Peleus is saying that
they are not the same so Peleus starts making fun of Menelaus’ wife
and saying how she is a slut
Who is the Spartan Wife?
What does chaste mean in the above quote?
A) sexually active
B) morally pure
C) insecure
1.0 Students apply their knowledge of word origins to determine the
meaning of new words encountered in reading materials and use those
words accurately
Why do they talk about the Spartan maid?
3.3 Analyze interactions between main and subordinate characters in a
literary text (e.g., internal and external conflicts, motivations,
relationships, influences) and explain the way those interactions affect
the plot
How would you rewrite the quote to improve the logic of the quote? -no
1.9 Revise writing to improve the logic and coherence of the
organization and controlling perspective, the precision of word choice,
and the tone by taking into consideration the audience, purpose, and
formality of the context.
Quote: As for me, I ever told that amorous boy to form no alliance
with thee nor take unto his home an evil mother's child
Summary: Peleus is mad at Menelaus and he’s telling him that he
never told Achille's to team up with Menelaus and to marry someone
like he (menelaus) did
Who is the Amorous boy?
What does Amorous mean?
A) full of love
B) stupid
C) brave
1.0 Word Analysis, Fluency, and Systematic Vocabulary Development
Students apply their knowledge of word origins to determine the
meaning of new words encountered in reading materials and use those
words accurately.
How do you think Peleus is feeling when he puts Menelaus on the
spot?
A)happy
B)sad
C)passionate
3.0 Literary Response and Analysis-3.9 Explain how voice, persona,
and the choice of a narrator affect characterization and the tone, plot,
and credibility of a text.
What type of literature is this?
A) dramatic monologue
B) tragicomedy
C) Tragic drama
D) Comedy
3.0 Literary Response and Analysis -3.1 Articulate the relationship
between the expressed purposes and the characteristics of different
forms of dramatic literature (e.g., comedy, tragedy, drama, dramatic
monologue).
Quote: but as soon as thine eyes caught sight of her breast, thy sword
was dropped and thou didst take her kisses, fondling the shameless
traitress
Who does Peleus mean by "Her?"
Which is the correct way in which the story was written?
A)Spacing and Margins
B)pagination
C)Title page presentation
--no
1.0 Written and Oral English Language Conventions--1.5 Reflect
appropriate manuscript requirements, including title page
presentation, pagination, spacing and margins, and integration of
source and support material (e.g., in-text citation, use of direct
quotations, paraphrasing) with appropriate citations.
What is the correct spelling of the word that means "fondling?"
A) fellx upx
B) softx snugglex
C) caressing
D) playingx withx
1.0 Written and Oral English Language Conventions--1.3 Demonstrate
an understanding of proper English usage and control of grammar,
paragraph and sentence structure, diction, and syntax
In the following quote "as thine eyes caught sight of her breast, thy
sword was dropped and thou didst take her kisses" which one of the
following literary devices are used?
A) figurative language
B) imagery
C) symbolism
D) a, b, and c, but not e
3.0 Literary Response and Analysis-3.7 Recognize and understand the
significance of various literary devices, including figurative language,
imagery, allegory, and symbolism, and explain their appeal.
Andromache Cell 1 (Hermione’s hatred)
Quote: “CHORUS (singing, strophe 1) Never, oh! never will I commend
rival wives or sons of different mothers, a cause of strife, of bitterness,
and grief in every house. Would have husband content with one wife
whose rights he shareth with no other.”
Summary: The passage expresses Hermione’s hatred towards
Andromache. She fells that Andromache is an intruder, and doesn’t
want to share her husband.
1) How does Hermione feel towards Andromache?
2) " Never, oh! never will I commend rival wives or sons of different
mothers, a cause of strife, of bitterness, and grief in every house.”
What kind of sentence structure is shown in this quote?
a) Parallel
b) Subordination
c) No structure
d) None of the above.
9WC1.2 Understand sentence construction (e.g., parallel structure,
subordination, proper placement of modifiers) and proper English
usage (e.g., consistency of verb tenses).
3) Determine what the form of diction of the passage is in.
a) Informal diction
b) Colloquial diction
c) Poetic diction
d) none of the above.
9WC1.3 Grammar and Mechanics of Writing: Demonstrate an
understanding of proper English usage and control of grammar,
paragraph and sentence structure, diction, and syntax.
4) If a writer forgot to space, what form of manuscript requirement
would they be violating?
a) Title page presentation
b) Pagination
c) Margins
d) All of the above
e) none of the above
9WC1.5 Reflect appropriate manuscript requirements, including title
page presentation, pagination, spacing and margins, and integration
of source and support material (e.g., in-text citation, use of direct
quotations, paraphrasing) with appropriate citations.
Andromache Cell 2 (Andromache murder)
Quote: “But lo! before the house I see those two united souls,
condemned to die. Alas! for thee, poor lady, and for thee, unhappy
child, who art dying on account of thy mother's marriage, though thou
hast no share therein and canst not be blamed by the royal house.”
Summary: Menelaus and Hermione act out their plan to kill
Andromache and her son.
1) Who is going to be killed along with Andromache?
2) Why is Andromache being killed, and how does this affect the plot?
Narrative Analysis 3.3 Analyze interactions between main and
subordinate characters in a literary text (e.g., internal and external
conflicts, motivations, relationships, influences) and explain the way
those interactions affect the plot.
3) What form of dramatic literature is Andromache written in?
a) closet Drama
b) Dramatic monologue
c) Comedy
d) Tragic drama
9RL3.1 Articulate the relationship between the expressed purposes and
the characteristics of different forms of dramatic literature (e.g.,
comedy, tragedy, drama, dramatic monologue).
4) What is the correct spelling of a word meaning “destined to a
negative future”?
a) Condoned
b) Contented
c) Condemned
d) None of the above
9WC 1.3 Demonstrate an understanding of proper English usage and
control of grammar, paragraph and sentence structure, diction, and
syntax
Andromache Cell 3 (Peleus come to the rescue)
Quote: PELEUS Loose her bonds, I say, ere some one rue it; untie her
folded hands.
Summary: Peleus has arrived to see Andromache captured and
demands their freedom.
1) Who is tied up?
2) What is the denotative meaning of “bonds” in its noun form?
a) A connection that fastens things together.
b) Property of sticking things together
c) Electrical or chemical linking of atoms
d) stocks or reserved financial documents
e) money bail for a prisoner’s temporary release
f) All of the above
1.2. Distinguish between the denotative and connotative meanings of
words and interpret the connotative power of words.
3) The page number of a book would be considered as:
a) Title page presentation
b) pagination
c) spacing and margins
d) none of the above
9WC1.5 Reflect appropriate manuscript requirements, including title
page presentation, pagination, spacing and margins, and integration
of source and support material (e.g., in-text citation, use of direct
quotations, paraphrasing) with appropriate citations.
4) In the quote are the commas, semicolons, and period in the correct
place? Loose her bonds I, say, ere, some one rue it; untie her folded
hands.
a) no; correct would be, “Loose her bonds, I say, ere some one rue it;
untie her folded hands.”
9WC1.1 Identify and correctly use clauses (e.g., main and
subordinate), phrases (e.g., gerund, infinitive, and participial), and
mechanics of punctuation (e.g., semicolons, colons, ellipses, hyphens).
Andromache Cell 4 (Menelaus’ argument)
Quote: “MENELAUS She is my captive; I took her from Troy…
MENELAUS Never shalt thou wrest her from my grasp.”
Summary: Menelaus says that Andromache belongs to him because he
took her from Troy.
1) Who is Menelaus referring to when he says “she”?
2) What traits of Menelaus can be inferred in this quote?
a) Jealousy
b) Hatred
c) Compassion
d) Greed
e) a, b, and d
Narrative Analysis 3.4 Determine characters' traits by what the
characters say about themselves in narration, dialogue, dramatic
monologue, and soliloquy.
3) What would the passive voice of “I took her from Troy…” be?
a) She was taken from Troy by me
Organization and foucus1.2 Use precise language, action verbs,
sensory details, appropriate modifiers, and the active rather than the
passive voice.
4) What is the definition of “grasp” and what does it have to do with
the story as a whole?
9WS1.4 Research and Technology: Develop the main ideas within the
body of the composition through supporting evidence (e.g., scenarios,
commonly held beliefs, hypotheses, and definitions).
Andromache Cell 5 (Peleus’ rebuttal)
Quote: “but as soon as thine eyes caught sight of her breast, thy
sword was dropped and thou didst take her kisses, fondling the
shameless traitress, too weak to stem thy hot desire, thou caitiff
wretch!”
Summary: Peleus says that Menelaus wants Andromache for himself,
but because he can’t get her, he decides no one will by killing her.
1) Why does Peleus feel Menelaus wants to kill Andromache?
2) What is the literal meaning of fondling and what are its origins?
9RW1.1 Vocabulary and Concept development: Identify and use the
literal and figurative meanings of words and understand word
derivations.
3) Which word should be defined to better readers’ understanding of
story?
a) Hot
b) Sword
c) Weak
d) Traitress
9WC1.3 Demonstrate an understanding of proper English usage and
control of grammar, paragraph and sentence structure, diction, and
syntax.
4) What would be the most practical source to find more information
about Andromache?
a) The dictionary
b) Comic book
c) Online biography
d) Travel back in time to meet Andromache
9WS1.5 research and Technology: Synthesize information from
multiple sources and identify complexities and discrepancies in the
information and the different perspectives found in each medium (e.g.,
almanacs, microfiche, news sources, in depth field studies, speeches,
journals, technical documents).
Cell 1, Quote 1
Quote: “Why, pray, should one call these old men wise, or those
who once had a reputation in Hellas for being so? When though, the
great Peleus, son of famous father, kin to me through marriage,
employest language disgraceful to thyself and abusive of me because
of a barbarian woman, though thou shouldst have banished her far
beyond the streams of the Nile or Phasis,”
Summery: Menelaus is angry because Peleus is humiliating himself
and is verbally damaging Menelaus. He then says that Andromache
should have been sent far away.
Question 1
What is the denotation of the word barbarian?
A) Kind person
B) Savage person
C) cooked person
What is the denotation of the word banished?
A) Sent away
B) Brought home
C) Killed
9RW1.2 Vocabulary and Concept development: Distinguish between
the denotative and
connotative meanings of words and interpret the connotative power of
words.
Question 3
In the section that says, “abusive of me because of a barbarian
woman” what type of literary device is barbarian?
A) Imagery
B) Symbolism
C) Allegory
9RL3.7 Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: Recognize
and understand the significance of various literary devices, including
figurative language, imagery, allegory, and symbolism, and explain
their appeal.
Question 4-Reading comp.
Why is Menelaus so angry with Peleus?
Cell 2, Quote 2
Quote:
“Heaven reward thee and all thy race, old sire, for having saved my
child and me his hapless mother! Only beware lest they fall upon us
twain in some lonely spot upon the road and force me from thee, when
they see thy age, my weakness, and this child's tender years; take
heed to this, that we be not a second time made captive, after
escaping now.”
Summery: Andromache is thanking Peleus for sparing her and her
child. Andromache warns Peleus that if she and her son were to
escape she would never be a slave again.
Question 1
What is the correct spelling of this word?
A) Heaven
B) Heven
C) Havan
Question 2
What is the correct spelling of the word that means prisoner?
A) Captiv
B) Captive
C) Ceptive
9WC1.3 Demonstrate an understanding of proper English usage and
control of grammar, paragraph and sentence structure, diction, and
syntax.
Question 3
What is Andromache trying to say to Peleus?
9RL3.3 Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: Analyze
interactions between main and subordinate characters in a literary text
(e.g., internal and external conflicts, motivations, relationships,
influences) and explain the way those interactions affect the plot.
Question 4-Reading Comp.
Who is Andromache thanking and warning?
Cell 3, Quote 3
Quote: Alas! good friends, what a succession of troubles is to-day
provided us! My mistress Hermione within the house, deserted by her
father and in remorse for her monstrous deed in plotting the death of
Andromache and her child, is bent on dying; for she is afraid her
husband will in requital for this expel her with dishonour from his
house or put her to death, because she tried to slay the innocent. And
the servants that watch her can scarce restrain her efforts to hang
herself, scarce catch the sword and wrest it from her hand. So bitter is
her anguish, and she hath recognized the villainy of her former deeds.
As for me, friends, I am weary of keeping my mistress from the fatal
noose; do ye go in and try to save her life; for if strangers come, they
prove more persuasive than the friends of every day.
Summery: In this quote the nurse is scared and sad because Hermione
is plotting to kill Andromache and her son. Hermione is afraid to kill
them though because she thinks that her husband will then throw her
out of the house or kill her because of what she has done. Then the
nurse says that she is tired of keeping Hermione from killing herself.
Question 1
What is the writer trying to make Hermione sound like?
9RL3.9 Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: Explain
how voice, persona, and the choice of a narrator affect
characterization and the tone, plot, and credibility of a text.
Question
From this section of the reading, what type of play would you say
Adromache is?
A) Comedy
B) Tragic drama
C) Biography
9RL3.1 Structural Features of Literature: Articulate the relationship
between the expressed purposes and the characteristics of different
forms of dramatic literature (e.g., comedy, tragedy, drama, dramatic
monologue).
Question 3
Which of the following is in the passage?
A) Colon
B) Hyphen
C) Semicolon
Question 4-Reading Comp.
Why is the Nurse so worried about Hermione?
Cell 4 Quote 4
Quote: Oh! Why didst thou hunt me to snatch away my sword? Give,
oh! give it back, dear nurse, that I may thrust it through my heart.
Why dost thou prevent me hanging myself?
Summary: Hermione is angry with the nurse for taking her sword
away so that she could not stab herself and for stopping her letting her
hang herself.
Question 1
In this passage what does the word snatch mean?
A) Grab
B) Smell
C) Smash
9RW1.1 Vocabulary and Concept Development: Identify and use the
literal and figurative meanings of words and understand word
derivations.
Question 2
What word could replace thrust in the sentence “I may thrust it
through my heart”?
A) Steal
B) Crush
C) Push
Question 3
What word could replace didst in the sentence “Why didst thou hunt
me”
A) Did
B) Didn’t
C) Will
9WS1.2 Organization and Focus: Use precise language, action
verbs, sensory details, appropriate modifiers, and the active rather
than the passive voice.
Question 4-Reading Comp.
Why is Hermione so anguished that she wants to kill herself?
Cell 5, Quote 5
Quote: My child, I can as little praise thy previous sinful excesses,
committed against the Trojan captive, as thy present exaggerated
terror. Thy husband will never listen to a barbarian's weak
pleading and reject his marriage with thee for this. For thou wast
no captive from Troy whom he wedded, but the daughter of a gallant
sire, with a rich dower, from a city too of no mean prosperity. Nor will
thy father forsake thee, as thou dreadest, and allow thee to be
cast out from this house. Nay, enter now, nor show thyself before
the palace, lest the sight of thee there bring reproach upon thee, my
daughter.
Summary: In this quote the Nurse is explaining to Hermione that her
Husband would not kill her or throw her out of the kingdom. She also
explains to her that her Husband would never reject their marriage
just because of some barbarian (Andromache).
Question 1
What kind of a relationship is there between Hermione and
Andromache?
9RL3.4 Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text:
Determine characters’ traits by what the characters say about
themselves in narration, dialogue, dramatic monologue, and soliloquy.
Question 2
How do you spell the word that is the synonym of the word that means
gallant?
A) Heroic
B) Lazy
C) Cold
9WC1.4 Manuscript Form: Produce legible work that shows accurate
spelling and correct use of the conventions of punctuation and
capitalization.
Question 3
Which of the following words means to desert?
A) Forsake
B) Illuminate
C) Magnify
9WC1.3 Grammar and Mechanics of Writing: Demonstrate an
understanding of proper English usage and control of grammar,
paragraph and sentence structure, diction, and syntax.
Question 4-Reading Comp.
Why is the Nurse telling Hermione not to worry?
ANDROMACHE BY EURIPEDES
ANDROMACHE IS FREED; HERMIONE ATTEMPTS SUICIDE
Cell I
Quote:
“Why, pray, should one call these old men wise, or those who once
had a reputation in Hellas for being so? when thou, the great Peleus,
son of famous father, kin to me through marriage, employest
language disgraceful to thyself and abusive of me because of a
barbarian woman, though thou shouldst have banished her far
beyond the streams of Nile or Phasis, and ever encouraged me;
seeing that she comes from Asia's continent where fell so many
of the sons of Hellas, victims to the spear; and likewise because
she shared in the spilling of thy son's blood; for Paris who slew
thy son Achilles, was brother to Hector, whose wife she was. And dost
thou enter the same abode with her, and deign to let her share
thy board, and suffer her to rear her brood of vipers in thy
house? But I, after all this foresight for thee, old man, and myself, am
to have her torn from my clutches for wishing to slay her.”
Summary:
Menelaus is arguing about why he won’t call Peleus a smart man
because he wants to save Andromache, wife of Hector, who’s the
brother of Paris, who killed Peleus’ son, Achilles.
1) Why does Menelaus think Peleus is not a ‘wise old man’?
2) What is the correct spelling of the synonym for the word
‘barbarian’?
A) Unworthie
B) Unworthy
C) Uncivilized
D) Uncivillized
1.4 Manuscript Form: Produce legible work that shows accurate
spelling and correct use of the conventions of punctuation and
capitalization.
3) Which is the correct way to write ‘Paris who slew thy son Achilles’
with the proper punctuation and capitalization?
A) Paris, who slew thy son, Achilles
B) Paris who slew thy son; Achilles
C) Paris, who slew they son Achilles
D) Correct as is
1.4 Manuscript Form: Produce legible work that shows accurate
spelling and correct use of the conventions of punctuation and
capitalization.
4) The preceding passage in on page 15 of Andromache by Euripedes.
What is this passage an example of?
A) Title page presentation
B) Spacing and margins
C) Direct quotations
D) Pagination
1.5 Manuscript Form: Reflect appropriate manuscript
requirements, including title page presentation, pagination,
spacing and margins, and integration of source and support material
(e.g., in-text citation, use of direct quotations, paraphrasing) with
appropriate citations.
Cell II
Quote:
“Arise; these trembling hands of mine will untie the twisted thongs
that bind thee. Out on thee, coward! is this how thou hast galled her
wrists? Didst think thou wert lashing up a lion or bull? or wert afraid
she would snatch a sword and defend herself against thee?”
Summary:
Peleus is telling Andromache to get up because he’s going to let her
loose from the bindings. He’s also complaining about how tight they
are and is making fun of Menelaus for making them that way, acting
as if this weak slave women would try to escape.
1) What does Peleus compare Andromache with according to how tight
her bindings are?
2) In your own words, what do you think Peleus’ opinion is of
Menelaus?
3.4 Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: Determine
characters' traits by what the characters say about themselves in
narration, dialogue, dramatic monologue, and soliloquy.
3) How do you think Andromache’s story relate to other people of its
historical period? Explain.
3.12 Literary Criticism: Analyze the way in which a work of
literature is related to the themes and issues of its historical
period. (Historical approach)
4) Why does Peleus compare Andromache to a lion or bull?
A) To show irony
B) To show contradictions
C) To show subtleties
D) To show incongruities
3.8 Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: Interpret
and evaluate the impact of ambiguities, subtleties, contradictions,
ironies, and incongruities in a text.
Cell III
Quote:
“And when I have arranged that matter as I wish, I will return; and
face to face with my son-in-law I will give my version of the story and
hear his. And if he punish her, and for the future she exercise selfcontrol, she shall find me do the like; but if he storm, I'll storm as
well; and every act of mine shall be a reflex of his own. As for thy
babbling, I can bear it easily; for, like to a shadow as thou art, thy
voice is all thou hast, and thou art powerless to do aught but talk.”
Summary:
Menelaus is saying about how he will talk to Neoptolemus about what
he thinks they should do to Andromache, and what he says, Menelaus
will be behind his decision. He also insults Peleus by saying he can talk
all he wants because that’s all he can do to defend himself.
1) How does Menelaus insult Peleus?
2)
As for thy babbling, I can bear it easily; for, like a shadow as
thou art, thy voice is all thou hast
Which word best replaces the underlined word in the passage above?
A) Blabbermouth
B) Loquacious
C) Chatty
D) Gossiping
1.9 Evaluation and Revision: Revise writing to improve the logic
and coherence of the organization and controlling perspective, the
precision of word choice, and the tone by taking into consideration
the audience, purpose, and formality of the context.
3) Which of the following contains a consistent verb tense?
A) but if he storms, I’ll stormed as well
B) but if he stormed, I’ll storms as well
C) but if he storm, I’ll storms as well
D) but if he storm, I’ll storm as well
1.2 Grammar and Mechanics of Writing: Understand sentence
construction (e.g., parallel structure, subordination, proper placement
of modifiers) and proper English usage (e.g., consistency of verb
tenses).
And if he punish her, and for the future she exercise
4) self-control, she shall find me do the like; but if he
storm, I'll storm as well; and every act of mine shall
be a reflex of his own.
How does the underlined passage affect the plot?
A) It shows how much Menelaus values Neoptolemus
B) It shows how compassionate Menelaus is towards Andromache
C) To show Menelaus hates Hermione
D) It does not affect the plot
3.3 Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: Analyze
interactions between main and subordinate characters in a
literary text (e.g., internal and external conflicts, motivations,
relationships, influences) and explain the way those interactions
affect the plot.
Cell IV
Quote:
“My mistress Hermione within the house, deserted her
father and in remorse for her monstrous deed in plotting the death
of Andromache and her child, is bent on dying; for she is afraid her
husband will in requital for this expel her with dishonour from his
house or put her to death, because she tried to slay the innocent… I
am weary of keeping my mistress from the fatal noose; do ye go in
and try to save her life; for if strangers come, they prove more
persuasive than the friends of every day.”
Summary:
Hermione’s nurse comes in to tell them Hermione wants to kill herself
because she feels terrible about wanting to kill Andromache and her
child, and is also afraid of what her husband will to do her. The nurse
is telling Menelaus and Peleus that friends would be more persuasive
in helping her decide to not kill herself.
1) Why does Hermione want to kill herself?
2) Which is the subordinate clause?
A) put her to death
B) she is afraid
C) because she tried to slay the innocent
D) expel her with dishonour
1.1 Grammar and Mechanics of Writing: Identify and correctly use
clauses (e.g., main and subordinate), phrases (e.g., gerund,
infinitive, and participial), and mechanics of punctuation (e.g.,
semicolons, colons, ellipses, hyphens).
3) What is the correct way to rewrite ‘My mistress Hermione within the
house,’?
A) My mistress Hermione, within the house,
B) My mistress, Hermione, within the house,
C) My mistress; Hermione, within the house;
D) Correct as is
1.1 Grammar and Mechanics of Writing: Identify and correctly use
clauses (e.g., main and subordinate), phrases (e.g., gerund, infinitive,
and participial), and mechanics of punctuation (e.g., semicolons,
colons, ellipses, hyphens).
4) How does the Nurse feel towards Hermione in this passage?
A) Glad
B) Melancholy
C) Worried
D) Pensive
3.9 Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: Explain how
voice, persona, and the choice of a narrator affect
characterization and the tone, plot, and credibility of a text.
Cell V
Quote:
“Thou hast left me, O my father, left me like
a stranded bark, all alone, without an oar. My lord will surely slay
me; no home is mine henceforth beneath my husband’s roof.”
Summary:
Hermione is complaining about how she will be all alone and how her
husband will kill her or leave her for trying to slay Andromache.
1) Why is Hermione depressed?
2) What do you think the literal and figurative meaning of “left me like
a stranded bark, all alone, without an oar” is? Explain.
1.1 Vocabulary and Concept Development: Identify and use the
literal and figurative meanings of words and understand word
derivations.
3) What is the easiest way to find the meaning of the word
“henceforth”?
A) Read a Shakespearian play
B) Look it up in a dictionary
C) Ask Mr. O’Connell—yeah, right
D) Read an article from Vogue
1.3 Research and Technology: Use clear research questions and
suitable research methods (e.g., library, electronic media, personal
interview) to elicit and present evidence from primary and secondary
sources.
4) What literary device does Hermione use to describe what has
happened to her?
A) Figurative Language
B) Allegory
C) Imagery
D) Symbolism
3.7 Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: Recognize
and understand the significance of various literary devices,
including figurative language, imagery, allegory, and symbolism,
and explain their appeal.
Andromache
Cell 1
Quote:
ORESTES The son of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, by name Orestes,
on ply way to the oracle of Zeus at Dodona. But now that I am come
to Phthia, I am resolved to inquire about my kinswoman, Hermione of
Sparta; is she alive and well? for though she dwells in a land far from
my own, I love her none the less.
Summary:
I, Orestes, son of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, was on my way to
see the oracle of Zeus at Dodona. But now that I am here in Phthia, I
would want to know how Hermione is doing.
Reading Comperehension:
Who is the son of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra?
1. What kind of literature is Andromache?
a) A sonnet
b) A play
c) An epic
d) A novel
Structural Features of Literature 3.1 Articulate the relationship
between the expressed purposes and the characteristics of different
forms of dramatic literature (e.g., comedy, tragedy, drama, dramatic
monologue).
2. Which of the following is a clause?
a) The son of Agamemnon
b) Ply way to the oracle
c) I am resolved to inquire
d) None of the above
Grammar and Mechanics of Writing 1.1 Identify and correctly use
clauses (e.g., main and subordinate), phrases (e.g., gerund, infinitive,
and participial), and mechanics of punctuation (e.g., semicolons,
colons, ellipses, hyphens).
3. Where was Orestes on his way to?
Structural Features of Informational Materials 2.3 Generate
relevant questions about readings on issues that can be researched.
Andromache
Cell 2
I have pity on my
distress…
Quote:
HERMIONE Son of Agamemnon, thy appearing is as a haven from the
storm
to sailors; by thy knees I pray, have pity on me in my distress, on
me of whose fortunes thou art inquiring. About thy knees I twine my
arms with all the force of sacred fillets.
Summary:
When Orestes appears, Hermione starts having pity on her distress.
Reading Comprehension:
When Orestes appears, what happens to Hermione?
1. What does haven mean?
a) A port
b) A sanctuary
c) Both, a and b
d) None of the above
Vocabulary and Concept Development 1.2. Distinguish between
the denotative and connotative meanings of words and interpret the
connotative power of words.
2. How does Hermione’s personality affect the quote?
Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text 3.9Explain
how voice, persona, and the choice of a narrator affect
characterization and the tone, plot, and credibility of a text.
3. Why do you think Euripides wrote the daughter of … or the son of …
instead of just their names?
Literary Criticism 3.12 Analyze the way in which a work of literature
is related to the themes and issues of its historical period. (Historical
approach)
Andromache
Cell 3
Myself, the man who
wedded me, and some
god…
Quote:
HERMIONE Partly by myself, partly by the man who wedded me, and
partly by some god. On every side I see ruin.
Summary:
Hermione sees ruins on every side (herself, the man who wedded her,
and partly by some god)
Reading Comprehension:
Who does Hermione see in ruins?
a) Herself
b) The man who wedded her
c) Some god
d) all of the above
1. When Hermione says, “Partly by myself, partly by the man who
wedded me, and partly” does she mean it literally or figuratively?
by some god. On every side I see ruin.
Vocabulary and Concept Development 1.1 Identify and use the
literal and figurative meanings of words and understand word
derivations.
2. From this quote, how do you think Hermione feels?
Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text 3.4
Determine characters' traits by what the characters say about
themselves in narration, dialogue, dramatic monologue, and soliloquy.
3. Who is the man who wedded her?
Structural Features of Informational Materials 2.3 Generate
relevant questions about readings on issues that can be researched.
Andromache
Cell 4
Quote:
ORESETES On whom has thy husband set his affections in thy stead?
HERMIONE On his captive, Hector's wife.
ORESTES An evil case indeed, for a man to have two wives!
Summary:
Hermione and Orestes talk about how Andromache, has been a slave
and how her husband pays more attention to her. Then, Orestes says
that this is bad, for a man to have two wives!
Reading Comprehension:
Who is Hector’s wife?
1. What dramatic convention best describes the above quote?
a) Dialogue
b) Speech
c) Slimily
d) Metaphor
10RL3.10 Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate
Text Identify and describe the function of dialogue, scene designs,
soliloquies, asides, and character foils in dramatic literature.
2. Why does Orestes say that this situation is bad?
2.0 Reading Comprehension (Focus on Informational Materials)
Students read and understand grade-level-appropriate material. They
analyze the organizational patterns, arguments, and positions
advanced. The selections in Recommended Literature, Kindergarten
Through Grade Twelve illustrate the quality and complexity of the
materials to be read by students. In addition, by grade twelve,
students read two million words annually on their own, including a
wide variety of classic and contemporary literature, magazines,
newspapers, and online information. In grades nine and ten, students
make substantial progress toward this goal.
3. ORESETES On whom has thy husband set his affections in thy
stead?
Where is the active verb in this quote?
Organization and Focus 1.2 Use precise language, action verbs,
sensory details, appropriate modifiers, and the active rather than the
passive voice.
Andromache
Cell 5
HEY!!
Quote:
HERMIONE Thou hast guessed it; for he will have a right to slay me.
What can say for myself? Yet I beseech thee by Zeus the god of our
family, send me to a land as far as possible from this, or to my father's
house; for these very walls seem to cry out "Begone!" and all the land
of Phthia hates me. But if my lord return ere that from the oracle of
Phoebus, he will put me to death on a shameful charge, or enslave me
to his mistress, whom ruled before. Maybe some one will say, "How
was it thou didst go thus astray?" I was ruined by evil women who
came to me and puffed me up with words like these: "Wait! wilt thou
suffer that vile captive, a mere bondmaid, to dwell within thy house
and share thy wedded rights? By Heaven's queen! if it were my house
she should not live to reap my marriage-harvest!" And I listened to the
words of these Sirens, the cunning, knavish, subtle praters, and was
filled with silly thoughts. What need had I to care about my lord?
I had all I wanted, wealth in plenty, a house in which I was mistress,
and as for children, mine would be born in wedlock, while hers would
be bastards, half-slaves to mine. Oh! never, never,-this truth will
I repeat,-should men of sense, who have wives, allow women-folk to
visit them in their homes, for they teach them evil; one, to gain
some private end, helps to corrupt their honour; another, having made
a slip herself, wants a companion in misfortune, while many are
wantons; and hence it is men's houses are tainted. Wherefore keep
strict guard upon the portals of your houses with bolts and bars; for
these visits of strange women lead to no good result, but a world of ill.
Summary:
Hermione is jealous and also mad at Andromache, because she has a
son (Hermione doesn’t) and also how her husband pays more attention
to Andromache than her.
Reading Comprehension:
Why is Hermione jealous and also mad of Andromache?
1. What does knavish mean?
No options
1.0 Word Analysis, Fluency, and Systematic Vocabulary
Development Students apply their knowledge of word origins to
determine the meaning of new words encountered in reading
materials and use those words accurately.
2. How does the time of when Euripides wrote this, effect the play?
a) takes place after fall of Troy
b) describes war widows, as Greece had many
c)
3.0 Literary Response and Analysis Students read and respond to
historically or culturally significant works of literature that reflect and
enhance their studies of history and social science. They conduct indepth analyses of recurrent patterns and themes. The selections in
Recommended Literature, Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve
illustrate the quality and complexity of the materials to be read by
students.
3. What is active verb in the first line?
Organization and Focus 1.2 Use precise language, action verbs,
sensory details, appropriate modifiers, and the active rather than the
passive voice.
Andromache Study Guide
‘Hermione’s Problem’
Cell 1
Quote:
“Thou hast given thy tongue too free a rein regarding thy own
sex. I can pardon thee in this case, but still women ought to smooth
over their sisters’ weaknesses.”
Summary:
Leader reprimands Hermione for putting down her husband, and
more specifically men. He tells her he will let it go this time, but not
to do it again.
1) Why is Leader less than sympathetic towards Hermione’s story?
2) What does the excerpt from the text show you about women’s
rights in that period?
a) Women were respected more had more rights then men
b) Women had little freedom of speech and were treated with
the utmost respect
c) Women had total power over everything and everyone
d) Women had little freedom of speech and were treated as if
beneath men
3.0Literary Response and Analysis Students read and respond to
historically or culturally significant works of literature that reflect and
enhance their studies of history and social science.
3) What literary device is used in the phrase ‘too free a rein’?
a) Figurative language
b) Alliteration
c) Dramatic Irony
d) Oxymoron
3.7Recognize and understand the significance of various literary
devices, including figurative language, imagery, allegory, and
symbolism, and explain their appeal.
4) Which of these adjectives best describes Leader after his
response to Hermione.
a) Approachable & Considerate
b) Understanding & Compassionate
c) Rude & Abrupt
d) Loud-mouthed & Obnoxious
9RL3.4 Determine characters' traits by what the characters say in
narration, dialogue, dramatic monologue, and soliloquy.
Cell 2
Quote:
“I, for instance, though aware of the confusion in this house, the
quarrel between thee and Hector’s wife, waited a while and watched to
see whether thou wouldst stay here or from fear of that captive art
mind to quit these halls.”
Summary:
Orestes is talking to Leader and Hermione about the possible
outcomes of failed attempted murder. He discusses his open
mindedness to Hermione’s predicament and adds some input.
1) What does Orestes (and most everyone else) see as Hermione’s
options?
2) What is the correct way to spell a more modern version of the
word ‘quarrel’?
a) Argumment
b) Argumant
c) Argument
d) Agument
9WC1.4 Manuscript Form: Produce legible work that shows accurate
spelling and correct use of the conventions of punctuation and
capitalization.
3) What
a)
b)
c)
d)
is the correct connotative meaning of the word ‘quit’?
To retire from ones occupation in hopes of a better one
To flee a site in hopes of a better life
To give up on an English project out of frustration
None of the above
9RW1.2. Distinguish between the denotative and connotative
meanings of words and interpret the connotative power of words.
4) What will most likely happen to Hermione if she awaits
Neoptolemus’ arrival?
a) He will praise her trying something he would not have the
courage to do.
b) He will throw a party for Andromache and Molossus for still
being alive.
c) She will be in a huge deal of trouble with him and will be
greatly punished.
d) He will take Hermione, Andromache and Molossus to a
family therapist.
9RL3.6 Analyze and trace an author's development of time and
sequence, including the use of complex literary devices (e.g.,
foreshadowing, flashbacks).
Cell 3
Quote:
“As for my marriage, my father must look to it; ‘tis not for me to
decide. Yes, take me hence as soon as it may be, lest my husband
come back to his house before I am gone, or Peleus hear that I am
deserting his son’s abode and pursue me with his swift steeds.”
Summary:
Hermione tells Orestes that there is no chance in her marriage.
She asks him to take her away from her home in case Neoptolemus
returns or Peleus hears of her leaving.
1) Who is helping Hermione escape and why does this person feel
the need to do so?
2) In the text, what does the word ‘hence’ mean (you should
defiantly know this by now)?
a) From where
b) From there
c) From here
d) From this time
1.0Word Analysis, Fluency, and Systematic Vocabulary Development
Students apply their knowledge of word origins to determine the
meaning of new words encountered in reading materials and use those
words accurately.
3) Which of the following words has a Latin origin with the meaning
of ‘forward’?
a) Swift
b) Lest
c) Abode
d) Pursue
1.3 Identify Greek, Roman, and Norse mythology and use the
knowledge to understand the origin and meaning of new words (e.g.,
the word narcissistic drawn from the myth of Narcissus and Echo
4) What is a modernized literal alternative to “pursue me with his
swift steeds”?
a) Come at me with his pointy ponies
b) Hunt me with his four-legged war machines
c) Find me with his fast horses
d) Stalk me with his silent but deadly mayors
3.1 Identify and use the literal and figurative meanings of words and
understand word derivations.
Cell 4
Quote:
“… When my plot begins to work, Delphi’s rock will witness it. If
but my allies in the Pythian land abide by their oaths, the same
murderer of his mother will show that no one shall marry thee my
bride.”
Summary:
Orestes assure Hermione not to worry about avengers or
pursuers. He goes on to tell her about his plot to kill Neoptolemus
and how he wishes her to be his bride.
1) How does Orestes intend to take out Neoptolemus?
2) Which punctuation mark is not present in the quote above?
a) Apostrophe
b) Comma
c) Period
d) Colon
9WC1.1 Grammar and Mechanics of Writing: Identify and correctly use
clauses (e.g., main and subordinate), phrases (e.g., gerunds,
infinitive, and participial), and mechanics of punctuation (e.g.,
semicolons, colons, ellipses, hyphens).
3) What feeling does Orestes portray to Neoptolemus in the quote
above?
a) Orestes is happily awaiting Neoptolemus’ return
b) Orestes is sadly discussing Neoptolemus’ downfall
c) Orestes is manically planning Neoptolemus’ death
d) Orestes is worriedly wondering if Neoptolemus is okay
9RL3.3 Analyze interactions between main and subordinate characters
in a literary text (e.g., internal and external conflicts, motivations,
relationships, influences) and explain the way those interactions affect
the plot.
4) This quote was taken from the 3rd paragraph of page 22. What
is this an example of?
a) Spacing and margins
b) Pagination
c) Title page and presentation
d) Both a & c
9WC1.5 Manuscript Form: Reflect appropriate manuscript
requirements, including:
1) title page presentation
2) pagination
3) spacing and margins.
Cell 5
Quote:
“…mothers weeping over their child’s fate, as they left their
homes to mate with strangers. Ah! thou art not the only one, nor thy
dear ones either, on whom the cloud of grief hath fallen.”
Summary:
The Antistrophe tells the Strophe of the atrocities that go on
frequently, and that this is not the only one where some person(s) was
hurt in the act.
1) Why are the mothers sad about their children’s fate?
2) How would you describe the quote above?
a) A laugh-riot comedy
b) A heart-breaking drama
c) A heart-felt romance
d) An intense-funny dramadey
3.1 Articulate the relationship between the expressed purposes and
the characteristics of different forms of dramatic literature (e.g.,
comedy, tragedy, drama, dramatic monologue).
3) After reading the quote, how would you characterize the
antistrophe?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Negative but realistic
Sappy but true
Logical but loud
Uninteresting but repetitive
9RL3.9 Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: Explain
how voice, persona and the choice of narrator affect characterization
and the tone, plot and credibility of the text.
4) How does this quote help the reader in understanding post-war
women?
3.2 Compare and contrast the presentation of a similar theme or
topic across genres to explain how the selection of genre shapes
the theme or topic.
Cell: 1-The Crazy Queen"Thou hast heard aright, O Peleus; ill would
it become me to hide the evil case in which I now find myself; our
queen has fled and left these halls."
Summary: Someone is telling Peleus that Hermione ran away from the
house.
1.) Who ran away?
A. Andromache
B. Hecuba
C. Hermioneey
D. Hermione
2.)Who is Peleus?
A. Achilles’ father
B. Neoptolemus' grandfather
C. Both A and B
D. Andromache’s grandfather
2.3 Generate relevant questions about readings on issues that can be
researched.
3. How does this quote contribute to the story’s being a Greek
tragedy?
3.2 Compare and contrast the presentation of a similar theme or topic
across genres to explain how the selection of genre shapes the theme
or topic.
4.) Why did Andromache run away?
A. Because she was afraid the Gods would punish her
B. Because she feared her husband wouldn't forgive her but kill her.
C. Because she was dramatic
D. Both B and C
3.3 Analyze interactions between main and subordinate characters in a
literary text (e.g., internal and external conflicts, motivations,
relationships, influences) and explain the way those interactions affect
the plot.
Cell: 2-Orestes Lies"And this, it seems, caused suspicion; for the folk, who dwell near the
god's shrine, began to collect in groups, while Agamemnon's son,
going to and fro through the town, would whisper in each man's ear
malignant hints:
"Do ye see yon fellow, going in and out of the god's treasurechambers, which are full of the gold stored there by all mankind? He is
come hither a second time on the same mission as before, eager to
sack the temple of Phoebus."
Summary: A messenger is telling Peleus that Clytemnestra's son went
into town telling the people that Neoptolemus was going to ruin their
temple of Pheobus.
1. Who went around the town whispering in the towns people's ears?
A. Orestes
B. Agamemnon’s son
C. Clymenestra’s son
D. all of the above
2.What does "...would whisper in each man's ear..." figuratively mean?
3.7 Recognize and understand the significance of various literary
devices, including figurative language, imagery, allegory, and
symbolism, and explain their appeal.
3. What can this quote tell you about Neoptolemus?
A. He is loyal to the gods and didn’t deserve to get hurt for what they
accused him of.
B. He is a loyal husband
C. He is son of Achilles
D. none of the above
3.4 Determine characters' traits by what the characters say about
themselves in narration, dialogue, dramatic monologue, and soliloquy.
4. How can "the gold [is] stored there by all mankind" be changed
from passive voice to active voice?
A) all mankind stores gold there
1.2 Use precise language, action verbs, sensory details, appropriate
modifiers, and the active rather than the passive voice.
Cell: 3-Stabbed in the Back"There stood the young man praying to the god in sight of
all, when lo! with their sharp swords they stabbed Achilles'
unprotected son from behind. But he stepped back, for it was not a
mortal wound he had received, and drew his sword, and snatching
armour from the pegs where it hung on a pillar, took his stand upon
the altar-steps, the picture of a warrior grim; then cried he to the sons
of Delphi, and asked them: "Why seek to slay me when I am come on
a holy mission? What cause is there why I should die? But of all that
throng of bystanders, no man answered him a word, but they set to
hurling stones. Then he, though bruised and battered by the showers
of missiles from all sides, covered himself behind his mail and tried to
ward off the attack..."
Summary: Neoptolemus was praying at the altar when someone
comes from behind and stabs him. He then asks what has he done
worthy of death. NObody answers him. The crowd just begins stoning
him. He tries to shield himself but they are attacking him from all
angles.
1. What happened when Neoptolemus was praying at the altar in the
temple?
A. someone threw a stone at him
B. someone stabbed him in the back literally
C. someone stabbed him in the back (figuratively)
D. all of the above
2. How can you rewrite "...for it was not a mortal wound he had
received..." to make it colloquial English today?
A) he wasn’t hurt that bad
b) the wound wasn’t fatal
c) he got messed up but not
1.2 Understand sentence construction (e.g., parallel structure,
subordination, proper placement of modifiers) and proper English
usage
3. How is it ironic that the townspeople were killing Neoptolemus for
thinking he was going to sack a temple?
A. Because he is the great Achilles’ son
B. Because he had a baby with Andromache
C. Because he was going to kill Hermione
D. Because he was there for holy purposes, not to steal
3.8 Interpret and evaluate the impact of ambiguities, subtleties,
contradictions, ironies, and incongruities in a text.
4. How does the behavior of the townspeople tell you about their time
period?
A) they had cars but no gas
b) they had temples but no gods
c) they had rumors but no truth
d) the entire town was dedicated to and believed literally in the same
religion
3.12 Analyze the way in which a work of literature is related to the
themes and issues of its historical period. (Historical approach)
Cell: 4-Neoptolemus Dies"Then fell Achilles' son, smitten through the flank
by some Delphian's biting blade, some fellow that slew him with a
host to help; and as he fell, there was not one that did not stab
him, or cast a rock and batter his corpse. So his whole body, once
so fair, was marred with savage wounds."
Summary: Neoptolemus is being brutally murdered by a crowd of
angry people. He is being stabbed and stoned to death. Once he lay
dead on the floor there was not a single person who continued to stab
him or stone him.
1. Who just died?
A. Neoptolemus
B. Achilles
C. Andromache's master
D. both A and B
2. How many ways can you express the meaning of "Achilles' son"?
Explain your answer.
a) son of Achilles
b) the man whose father was killed by Paris’ arrow guided by Apollo
c) Neoptolomus
d) The father of Molossus
e) Hero of Troy
f) grandson of Thetis
g) grandson of Peleus
h) Nine of the above
1.4 Produce legible work that shows accurate spelling and correct
use of the conventions of punctuation and capitalization.
3. How do the townspeople killing Neoptolemus contribute to the
plot?
3.3 Analyze interactions between main and subordinate characters
in a literary text (e.g., internal and external conflicts, motivations,
relationships, influences) and explain the way those interactions
affect the plot.
4. What does the word smitten literally mean?
A. To hug someone
B. To kiss someone
C. To hit someone
D. charm
1.1 Identify and use the literal and figurative meanings of words
and understand word derivations.
Cell: 5-The Poor Peleus"Ah! woe is me! here is a sad sight for me to see and take
unto my halls! Ah me! ah me! I am undone, thou city of Thessaly! My
line now ends; I have no children left me in my home. Oh! the sorrows
seem born to endure!"
Summary: Peleus is crying because his son is dead and his grandson is
dead. He is complaining that there are to many bad things that are
occuring.
1. Who is crying?
A. Peleus
B. Thetis
C. Andromache
D. The Gods
2. In what category would you locate this quote in a genre archive?
A. Tragedy
B. Greek Mythology
C. Both A and B
D. Slavery
2.6 Demonstrate use of sophisticated learning tools by following
technical directions (e.g., those found with graphic calculators and
specialized software programs and in access guides to World Wide Web
sites on the Internet).
3. What is the main message in this quote? Explain your answer.
1.4 Develop the main ideas within the body of the composition through
supporting evidence (e.g., scenarios, commonly held beliefs,
hypotheses, definitions).
4. How can you rewrite "Oh! the sorrows seem born to endure!" in a
way that'll make it easier to understand?
1.9 Revise writing to improve the logic and coherence of the
organization and controlling perspective, the precision of word choice,
and the tone by taking into consideration the audience, purpose, and
formality of the context.
Cell 1
Quote:
“and the son of sea-born Thetis mounted on his chariot
dragged my husband Hector round the walls, ah woe is me! while I
was
hurried from my chamber to the beach, with slavery's hateful pall
upon me. And many tear I shed as I left my city, my bridal bower,
and my husband in the dust.”
Summary:
Andromache is saying that she is sad because Achilles killed her
husband hector and now she’s simply a slave. She lost her city, bridal
power, and husband.
1) Where was Andromache hurried?
2) What does “mounted” mean in the first line of the quote above?
a) Stormed; rushed
b) Sat; road
c) Climbed; danced
9RW1.1 Vocabulary and Concept development: Identify and use the
literal and figurative meanings of words and understand word
derivations.
3) What does the phrase “with slavery’s hateful pall upon me.” Mean?
a) Even slavery looked down on me at these moments.
b) I myself became a slave, with the terrible slave
c) Slavery gave me hatred.
9RL3.7 Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: Recognize
and understand the significance of various literary devices, including
figurative language, imagery, allegory, and symbolism, and explain
their appeal.
4) What word could replace the word “woe” in the phrase “ah woe is
me!”
a) Unfortunate
b) Sad
c) Lucky
9WS1.2 Organization and Focus: Use precise language, action verbs,
sensory details, appropriate modifiers, and the active rather than the
passive voice
Cell 2
Quote:
“My trusted champion, yes! how strange it is, that though
some god hath devised cures for mortals against the venom of
reptiles, no man ever yet hath discovered aught to cure a woman's
venom, which is far worse than viper's sting or scorching flame; so
terrible a curse are we to mankind.”
Summary:
Andromache is telling Hermione that its strange how there is a cure for
the venom in a snake but there is no cure for the venom in a woman
considering her sting or poison that is a threat to mankind.
1) What has no man discovered?
2) How do you spell the synonym of “scorching”?
a) Burning
b) Berning
c) Boorning
9WC1.4 Manuscript Form: Produce legible work that shows accurate
spelling and correct use of the conventions of punctuation and
capitalization.
3) In the quote above the author is trying to demonstrate…
a) Voice
b) Persona
c) Character
9RL3.9 Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: Explain
how voice, persona, and the choice of a narrator affect
characterization and the tone, plot, and credibility of a text.
4) Paraphrase the phrase “no man ever yet hath discovered aught to
cure a woman's venom”
a) No man knows how to cure the poison a woman has within
her.
b) No man can understand the pain a woman feels.
c) No man has the cure to the pain and suffering a woman can
give.
9WC1.3 Grammar and Mechanics of Writing: Demonstrate an
understanding of proper English usage and control of grammar,
paragraph and sentence structure, diction, and syntax.
Cell 3
Quote:
“The tongue from trifling causes contrives to breed great strife
'mongst men; wherefore are the wise most careful not to bring about
a quarrel with their friends.”
Summary:
The leader is saying that words can bring many problems amongst
men and it would be wise not to fight with your friends.
1) What causes to breed great strife amongst men?
2) What would be the denotative definition of the word “quarrel”?
a) Argument
b) Friendship
c) Help
9RW1.2 Vocabulary and Concept development: Distinguish between
the denotative and connotative meanings of words and interpret the
connotative power of words.
3) By what the leader says it shows he is…
a) Mean
b) Wise—say the male audience members
c) Confused
9RL3.4 Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: Determine
characters’ traits by what the characters say about themselves in
narration, dialogue, dramatic monologue, and soliloquy.
4) What evidence in the quote shows that the leader is wise?
a) The wise are most careful not to bring about
a quarrel with their friends.
b) The tongue from trifling causes contrives to breed great
strife 'mongst men
c) All of the above.
9WS1.4 research and Technology: Develop the main ideas within the
body of the composition through supporting evidence (e.g., scenarios,
commonly held beliefs, hypotheses, definitions).
Cell 4
Quote:
“Lo! a stranger of foreign appearance from some other land
comes hurrying towards us.”
Summary:
Orestes is running towards the leader.
1) What does the stranger look like?
2) What is the meaning of “Lo!” in the passage above?
a) Look
b) Watch Out
c) What?
9RW1.0 WORD ANALYSIS, FLUENCY, AND SYSTEMATIC VOCABULARY
DEVELOPMENT: Students apply their knowledge of word origins to
determine the meaning of new words encountered in reading materials
and use those words accurately.
3) What literary device is used in, “a stranger of foreign appearance”?
a) Allegory
b) Symbolism
c) Figurative language
d) None of the above
9RL3.7 Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text:
Recognize and understand the significance of various literary
devices, including figurative language, imagery, allegory, and
symbolism, and explain their appeal.
4) What word could best replace “hurrying” to improve sensory detail?
a) Walking
b) Running
d) Rushing
e) antisagoge
9WS1.2 Organization and Focus: Use precise language, action verbs,
sensory details, appropriate modifiers, and the active rather than the
passive voice.
Cell 5
Quote:
“Ye dames of Phythia, answer my questions. I heard a vague rumour
that the daughter of Menelaus had left these halls and fled; so now
I am come in hot haste to learn if this be true; for it is the duty
of those who are at home to labour in the interests of their absent
friends.”
Summary:
Peleus heard a rumor about Menelaus daughter running away so he
wanted to know if it was true. He thinks it’s the job of a friend to
worry.
1) Where did Peleus go to ask the questions?
2) What does the word “vague” mean in the passage above?
a) Unclear
b) Weird
c) Infamous
9WC1.2 Grammar and Mechanics of Writing: Understand sentence
construction (e.g., parallel structure, subordination, proper placement
of modifiers) and proper English usage (e.g., consistency of verb
tenses).
3) How do you think Peleus feels in the passage above?
a) Happy
b) Mad
c) Worried
9RL3.1 Structural Features of Literature: Articulate the relationship
between the expressed purposes and the characteristics of different
forms of dramatic literature (e.g., comedy, tragedy, drama, dramatic
monologue).
4) Which word in the passage above means speed?
a) Labour
b) Haste
c) Vague
9RW1.0 Word Analysis, Fluency, and Systematic Vocabulary
Development: Students apply their knowledge of word origins to
determine the meaning of new words encountered in reading materials
and use those words accurately.
THE ENDING
CELL 1
PELEUS O marriage, marriage, woe to thee! thou bane of my home,
thou destroyer of my city!
Peleus has just received the news that his grandson Neoptolemus has
been killed and he is yelling out, cursing the romance that has
destroyed his country and family.
1.What is Peleus complaining about?
2. What is the meaning of the word bane in this quote?
A. cursor
B. destructor
C. resident
D. guest
9RW1.1 Vocabulary and Concept Development: Identify and use literal
and figurative meanings of words and understand word derivations.
3. What is the correct spelling of the word that means woe?
A. lamentation
B. laumentation
C. lamentter
D. lamenteeng
9WC1.4 Manuscript Form: Produce legible work that shows accurate
spelling and correct use of the conventions of punctuation and
capitalization.
4. In the quote, Peleus is saying that romance destroyed his city and
his family. What is the connotation of this phrase?
Is Peleus saying the goddess of romance came down to Earth and
burned his city down?
A. yes, he’s speaking literally
B. no, he’s speaking figuratively
C. maybe, he’s speaking in images, smells, and tastes, not words
D. none of the above
9RL3.7 Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropiate Text: Recognize
and understand the significance of various literary devices, including
figurative language, imagery, allegory, and symbolism, and explain
their appeal.
CELL 2
CHORUS Thou shouldst have died, old sire, before thy children.
The Chorus of Phythian women is mourning with Peleus and they are
telling him that no parent should have to bury a child.
1. Who is the chorus speaking to?
2. How do the Phythian women feel toward Peleus in this quote?
A. sympathetic
B. angry
C. annoyed
D. depressed
9RL3.9 Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropiate Text: Explain
how voice, persona and the choice of narrator affect characterization
and the tone, plot and credibility of the text.
3. What part of the quote tells you that the Chorus is speaking to
Peleus?
A. Thou shouldst
B. thy children
C. old sire
D. none of the above
9WS1.4 Research and Technology: Develop the main ideas within the
body of the composition through supporting evidence (e.g., scenarios,
commonly held beliefs, hypotheses, definitions).
4. What word would best replace sire in the quote?
A. lord
B. teacher
C. mentor
D. brother
E. father
9WS1.9 Evaluation and Revision: Revise writing to improve the logic
and coherence of the organization and controlling perspective, the
precision of word choice, and the tone by taking into consideration the
audience, purpose, and formality of the context.
CELL 3
PELEUS Childless, desolate, with no limit to my grief, I must drain
the cup of woe, until I die.
Peleus is crying out, saying that his life has gone very badly, and it will
continue this way until his death.
1. What is Peleus crying out?
2. When is Peleus going to die, therefore freeing himself of grief?
A. right now
B. in the future
C. he is already dead
D. never; he is immortal
9RL3.6 Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: Analyze
and trace an author's development of time and sequence, including the
use of complex literary devices (e.g., foreshadowing, flashbacks).
3. The story is written so that the name of the person is written before
that person speaks. What is this an example of?
A. title page presentation
B. spacing and margins
C. pagination
D. none of the above
9WC1.5 Manuscript Form: Reflect appropriate manuscript
requirements, including:
1) title page presentation
2) pagination
3) spacing and margins.
4. Which of the following is not an active verb?
A. limit
B. drain
C. die
D. woe
9WS1.2 Organization and Focus: Use precise language, action verbs,
sensory details, appropriate modifiers, and the active rather than the
passive voice.
CELL 4
PELEUS I have no city any longer; there! on the ground my sceptre
do cast; and thou, daughter of Nereus, 'neath thy dim grotto, shalt
see me grovelling in the dust, a ruined king.
Peleus is encompassed by grief and exclaims that there is no more
meaning in his life…he has lost everything.
1. How does Peleus feel now that he knows Neoptolemus is dead?
2. How did Neoptolemus’ death affect the plot?
A. it causes Peleus to experience grief
B. it causes Andromache to be murdered
C. it causes Hermione to finally win
9RL3.3 Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: Analyze
interactions between main and subordinate characters in a literary text
(e.g., internal and external conflicts, motivations, relationships,
influences) and explain the way those interactions affect the plot.
3.The passage is in what kind of diction?
A. poetic diction
B. formal diction
C. literal diction
D. none of the above
9WC1.3 Grammar and Mechanics of Writing: Demonstrate an
understanding of proper English usage and control of grammar,
paragraph and sentence structure, diction, and syntax.
4. What can you tell about Peleus from the quote?
A. he does not think his family is important
B. he hates Hermione and Menalaus
C. He cared for his family very much and his losses have affected him
D. he thinks that he is a disgrace to his family and a bad king
10RL3.4 Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text:
Determine characters’ traits by what the characters say about
themselves in narration, dialogue, dramatic monologue, and soliloquy.
CELL 5
THETIS:
…From henceforth in
the halls of Nereus shalt thou dwell with me, god and goddess
together; thence shalt thou rise dry-shod from out the main and see
Achilles, our dear son, settled in his island-home by the strand of
Leuce, that is girdled by the Euxine sea.
Thetis comes down hovering from the heavens to speak to Peleus and
she tells him that he will come with her and they shall see Achilles
again in the afterlife.
1. What does Thetis tell Peleus??
2. Which of the following has correct verb tense?
A. in the halls of Nereus should thou dwelled with me
B. Thence shalt thou risen dry-shod from out the main and see Achilles
C. and see Achilles, our dear son, settled in his island-home by the
strand of Leuce
9WC1.2 Grammar and Mechanics of Writing: Understand sentence
construction (e.g., parallel structure, subordination, proper placement
of modifiers) and proper English usage (e.g., consistency of verb
tenses).
3. What would be the best way to find out who Nereus is?
A. look up the name in Wikipedia
B. just guess it and hope you’re right
C. ask Mr. O’Connell
D. look up the name in an Encyclopedia
9WS1.3 Research and Technology: Use clear research questions and
suitable research methods (e.g., library, electronic media, personal
interview) to elicit and present evidence from primary and secondary
sources.
4. Why is there a semicolon separating this quote?
“…shalt thou dwell with me, god and goddess together;
thence shalt thou rise dry-shod from out the main and see Achilles…”
A. because it balances the lines
B. it gives the sentence and artistic touch
C. it is the only thing that makes sense
D. it divides the two independent clauses
9WC1.1 Grammar and Mechanics of Writing: Identify and correctly use
clauses (e.g., main and subordinate), phrases (e.g., gerunds,
infinitive, and participial), and mechanics of punctuation (e.g.,
semicolons, colons, ellipses, hyphens).
CELL 6
PELEUS Great queen, my honoured wife, from Nereus sprung, all hail!
thou art acting herein as befits thyself and thy children. So I will
stay my grief at thy bidding, goddess, and, when I have buried the
dead, will seek the glens of Pelion, even the place where I took thy
beauteous form to my embrace.
Peleus tells Thetis that he will follow her commands to bury the dead
and to stop grieving.
1. What is Peleus going to do by the command of Thetis?
2. What is the best synonym for the word bidding?
A. punishment
B. mandate
C. request
9RW1.1 Vocabulary and Concept Development: Identify and use literal
and figurative meanings of words and understand word derivations.
3. Which part of the quote tells you that Peleus will do what Thetis
asks of him?
A. Great queen, my honoured wife, from Nereus sprung
B. thou art acting herein as befits thyself and thy children
C. So I will stay my grief at thy bidding, goddess, and, when I have
buried the dead
D. will seek the glens of Pelion, even the place where I took thy
beauteous form to my embrace.
9WS1.4 Research and Technology: Develop the main ideas within the
body of the composition through supporting evidence (e.g., scenarios,
commonly held beliefs, hypotheses, definitions).
4. Which of the following would best replace the word embrace in the
quote below?
“will seek the glens of Pelion, even the place where I took thy
beauteous form to my embrace.”
A. encircle
B. briefly hug
C. acknowledge
D. speak to
9WS1.9 Evaluation and Revision: Revise writing to improve the logic
and coherence of the organization and controlling perspective, the
precision of word choice, and the tone by taking into consideration the
audience, purpose, and formality of the context.
Cell#1
Quote:
“O marriage, marriage, woe to thee! thou bane of my home, thou
destroyer of my city! Ah my child, my boy, would that the honour of
wedding thee, fraught with evil as it was to my children and house,
had not thrown o'er thee, my son, Hermione's deadly net! that the
thunderbolt had slain her sooner!”
Summery:
Peleus is reflecting back on his life and notices the choice of marring
Thetis was not that good of a choice on his part and how that decision
effect his life as a king of Aegina and has as a father to Achilles.
1. What does Peleus realize about his marriage to Thetis?
2. What is the Connotative meaning of the word Fraught?
9RW1.2 Vocabulary and Concept development: Distinguish between
the denotative and connotative meanings of words and interpret the
connotative power of words.
3. What is the quickest way to find out what the word bane means
in the quote?
A) Ask Your Mom
B) A dictionary
C) A thesaurus
D) An online search engine
9WS1.3 Research and Technology: Use clear research questions
and suitable research methods (e.g., library, electronic media,
personal interview) to elicit and present evidence from primary and
secondary sources
4. “O marriage, marriage, woe to thee! thou bane of my home, thou
destroyer of my city!” Which choice is best to replace the word
destroyer?
A) Butcher
B) Big Truck
C) Eat
D) Make Good
10WS1.9 Evaluation and Revision: Revise writing to improve the logic
and coherence of the organization and controlling perspective, the
precision of word choice, and the tone by taking into consideration the
audience, purpose, and formality of the context.
Cell#2
Quote:
“I have no city any longer; there! on the ground my sceptre
do cast; and thou, daughter of Nereus, 'neath thy dim grotto, shalt
see me grovelling in the dust, a ruined king.”
Summery:
Peleus is noticing that he has no life he has lost everything and now he
has noting he is a ruined king.
1) Why Does Peleus feel so bad about not having anything?
a) because he doesn’t have enough weapons
b) because he has no life—he’s dead
c) because most of his whole family is dead
d) because Hermione killed Peleus
2. What tone does Peleus used in this quote?
A) Crazy
B) Sad
C) Sexy
D) Happy
10RL3.9 Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: Explain
how voice, persona, and the choice of a narrator affect
characterization and the tone, plot, and credibility of a text.
3. Which character trait does Peleus show when he says “daughter of
Nereus, 'neath thy dim grotto, shalt see me grovelling in the dust, a
ruined king.”?
A) Religious
B) Spiritual
C) Optimistic
D) Pessimistic
10RL3.4 Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text:
Determine characters’ traits by what the characters say about
themselves in narration, dialogue, dramatic monologue, and soliloquy.
4. Why is the description of how Peleus feels so detailed?
A) To give the reader a sense of what Peleus is going through
B) To make sure everyone knows him
C) To show he is a little baby
D) To make the book longer
9RL3.7 Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropiate Text: Recognize
and understand the significance of various literary devices, including
figurative language, imagery, allegory, and symbolism, and explain
their appeal.
Cell#3
Quote:
“Look, look! (A dim form of divine appearance is seen hovering
mid air.) What is that moving? what influence divine am I conscious
of? Look, maidens, mark it well; see, yonder is some deity, wafted
through the lustrous air and alighting on the plains of Phthia, home
of steeds.”
Summery: The Phthian women see Thetis in the air.
1. Who does the woman see in the air?
2. What does Lustrous mean?
A) Ugly
B) A lusting person
C) Look Famous
D) Radiant
9RW1.0 Word Analysis, Fluency, and Systematic Vocabulary
Development: Students apply their knowledge of word origins to
determine the meaning of new words encountered in reading materials
and use those words accurately.
3. How does The Woman describe the Thetis?
A) Wafted through the lustrous air
B) Bad To The World
C) Wanted
D) Sweet charmers
9RL3.4 Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text:
Determine characters’ traits by what the characters say about
themselves in narration, dialogue, dramatic monologue, and
soliloquy.
4. What does the woman mean when she says “Look, maidens,
mark it well”?
a. Look at my body
b. I love you all
c. Take a Good Look
d. Make a mark in the air
9RW1.1 Vocabulary and Concept development: Identify and use the
literal and figurative meanings of words and understand word
derivations.
Cell#4
Quote:
“Great queen, my honoured wife, from Nereus sprung, all hail!
thou art acting herein as befits thyself and thy children. So I will
stay my grief at thy bidding, goddess, and, when I have buried the
dead, will seek the glens of Pelion, even the place where I took thy
beauteous form to my embrace.”
Summery: Peleus is telling Thetis how he is moody and needs to go to
a place with peace.
1. Why is Peleus saying all this to Thetis?
2. From what you’ve read in the passage above, what is Peleus
really saying to Thetis?
A) I hate you and never want to see you
B) Its Over
C) I’m killing myself
D) I need sometime to myself
9RC2.4 Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate
Text: Synthesize the content from several sources or works by a
single author dealing with a single issue; paraphrase the ideas and
connect them to other sources and related topics to demonstrate
comprehension.
3. What lets you figure out the time period of this story?
A) The words being used.
B) The entire plot
C) The characters’ personalities and how they act.
D) The environment.
9RL3.12 Literary Criticism: Analyze the way in which a work of
literature is related to the themes and issues of its historical period
(Historical approach).
4. Which quote from the passage shows best how Peleus needs
peace?
A) “ So I will stay my grief at thy bidding, goddess”
B) “thou art acting herein as befits thyself and thy children”
C) “Great queen, my honoured wife, from Nereus sprung, all
hail!”
D) “will seek the glens of Pelion, even the place where I took
thy beauteous form to my embrace.”
9RC2.1 Structural Features of Informational Materials: Analyze the
structure and format of functional workplace documents, including
the graphics and headers, and explain how authors use the features
to achieve their purposes.
Cell#5
Quote:
Many are the shapes of Heaven's denizens, and
many a thing they bring to pass contrary to our expectation; that
which we thought would be is not accomplished, while for the
unexpected
God finds out a way. E'en such hath been the issue of this matter.
Summery: The woman is telling Peleus not to make a Big deal About it
things happen
1. What is the woman try to do to Peleus?
2.