1. Who presented the apple of discord and for what purpose? 2. Why was Paris as a baby left in the wilderness to die? 3. What’s behind the reluctance of Odysseus and Achilles to join in the expedition? 4. What does the argument between Agamemnon and Achilles show about their character? 5. What brought Achilles back to the battlefield? 6. Why was Achilles so barbaric in his treatment of Hector’s corpse? II. Before watching the film: 1.What was the time of the Trojan War?2.What were the two sides of the Trojan War?3.List the major heroes on both sides of the war and their heroic deeds.4.Describe the Trojan Horse in your own words (for example, its purpose, shape, effects, and significance).III. After watching the movie: 1.What is Achilles’ mother Thetis’ prophecy before he goes to Troy?2.Why does Agamemnon command a fleet of 50,000 Greek soldiers to wage a war against Troy?3.What is the relationship between Briseis and Achilles?4.What makes Achilles decide to sit the battle out (袖手旁观)? And why does he get involved in the war again?5.Is any one of the Greek and Trojan heroes worthy of your admiration? Give your reasons.