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Use these essay questions as writing and critical thinking exercises for all levels of writers, and to build their literary analysis skills by requiring textual references throughout the essay.
Scaffolded/Short-Answer Essay Questions
Student Prompt: Write a short (1-3 paragraph) response using one of the below-bulleted outlines. Cite details from the novel over the course of your response that serve as examples and support.
1. People who read the Iliad, (the epic poem upon which Black Ships Before Troy is based)) often argue about who is the real hero of the story. According to the heroic code of Ancient Greece, who do you think is the hero of Black Ships Before Troy? What evidence supports your idea?
2. What is a “no-win” situation? Choose a character in Black Ships Before Troy who faces such a situation.
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