Classical Greek Continuers

2016 HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION Classical Greek Continuers Total marks 100 Section I Pages 2 5 General Instructions Reading time 5 minutes Working time 3 hours Write using black pen 35 marks Attempt Questions 1 3 Allow about 1 hour for this section Section II Pages 6 9 35 marks Attempt Questions 4 6 Allow about 1 hour for this section Section III Pages 10 12 30 marks Attempt Questions 7 8 Allow about 1 hour for this section 2150

Section I Prescribed Text Herodotus, Book VI 35 marks Attempt Questions 1 3 Allow about 1 hour for this section Answer each question in a SEPARATE writing booklet. Extra writing booklets are available. Question 1 (10 marks) Translate BOTH extracts into ENGLISH. (a) Οἱ δὲ βάρβαροι ὡς ἀπῇραν ἐκ τῆς Δήλου, προσίσχον πρὸς τὰς νήσους, ἐνθεῦτεν δὲ στρατιήν τε παρελάμβανον καὶ ὁμήρους τῶν νησιωτέων παῖδας ἐλάμβανον. ὡς δὲ περιπλέοντες τὰς νήσους προσέσχον καὶ ἐς Κάρυστον, οὐ γὰρ δή σφι οἱ Καρύστιοι οὔτε ὁμήρους ἐδίδοσαν οὔτε ἔφασαν ἐπὶ πόλις ἀστυγείτονας στρατεύεσθαι, λέγοντες Ἐρέτριάν τε καὶ Ἀθήνας, ἐνθαῦτα τούτους ἐπολιόρκεόν τε καὶ τὴν γῆν σφέων ἔκειρον, ἐς ὃ καὶ οἱ Καρύστιοι παρέστησαν ἐς τῶν Περσέων τὴν γνώμην. 4 HERODOTUS VI 99 (b) 6 HERODOTUS VI 125 2

Question 2 (15 marks) Use a SEPARATE writing booklet. Read the extracts, then answer the questions that follow. Use the extracts and your knowledge of the text in your answers. (a) HERODOTUS VI 109.5 6 (i) Outline the context of this extract. 2 (ii) Explain how the language used in this extract contributes to the persuasiveness of the argument. 4 (b) HERODOTUS VI 113 Assess the extent to which this extract presents a clear picture of the action in the battle of Marathon. 4 Question 2 continues on page 4 3

Question 2 (continued) (c) HERODOTUS VI 123 124 Explain what this extract reveals about Herodotus methods as a historian. 5 End of Question 2 4

Your answer will be assessed on how well you: demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the text as a work of literature present a logical and cohesive response to the question, supported by relevant examples Question 3 (10 marks) Use a SEPARATE writing booklet. Read the extracts, then answer the question that follows. HERODOTUS VI 94 HERODOTUS VI 104 HERODOTUS VI 117 Using these extracts as a starting point, assess the effectiveness of Herodotus focus on individuals in relation to the overall theme of Book VI. 10 5

Section II Prescribed Text Aristophanes, Clouds 35 marks Attempt Questions 4 6 Allow about 1 hour for this section Answer each question in a SEPARATE writing booklet. Extra writing booklets are available. Question 4 (10 marks) Use a SEPARATE writing booklet. Translate BOTH extracts into ENGLISH. (a) Στ. ὦ Ἡράκλεις, ταυτὶ ποδαπὰ τὰ θηρία; Μα. τί ἐθαύμασας; τῷ σοι δοκοῦσιν εἰκέναι; 185 Στ. τοῖς ἐκ Πύλου ληφθεῖσι, τοῖς Λακωνικοῖς. ἀτὰρ τί ποτ εἰς τὴν γῆν βλέπουσιν οὑτοιί; Μα. ζητοῦσιν οὗτοι τὰ κατὰ γῆς. Στ. βολβοὺς ἄρα ζητοῦσι. μή νυν τοῦτό γ ἔτι φροντίζετε ἐγὼ γὰρ οἶδ ἵν εἰσὶ μεγάλοι καὶ καλοί. τί γὰρ οἵδε δρῶσιν οἱ σφόδρ ἐγκεκυφότες; 190 Μα. οὗτοι δ ἐρεβοδιφῶσιν ὑπὸ τὸν Τάρταρον. Στ. τί δῆθ ὁ πρωκτὸς εἰς τὸν οὐρανὸν βλέπει; Μα. αὐτὸς καθ αὑτὸν ἀστρονομεῖν διδάσκεται. 5 ARISTOPHANES Clouds 184 194 (b) 5 ARISTOPHANES Clouds 1131 1141 6

Question 5 (15 marks) Use a SEPARATE writing booklet. Read the extracts, then answer the questions that follow. Use the extracts and your knowledge of the text in your answers. (a) ARISTOPHANES Clouds 135 145 (i) Briefly explain what has prompted Strepsiades to become a μαθητής. 2 (ii) What impression of the φροντιστήριον is given in this extract? 2 (b) ARISTOPHANES Clouds 263 274 (i) What is being parodied in this extract? 1 (ii) What features of Socrates language make the parody effective? 3 (iii) Explain Strepsiades interruption. 2 Question 5 continues on page 8 7

Question 5 (continued) (c) ARISTOPHANES Clouds 860 868 Explain how the remainder of the play relates to the confidence Strepsiades displays in this extract. 5 End of Question 5 8

Your answer will be assessed on how well you: demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the text as a work of literature present a logical and cohesive response to the question, supported by relevant examples Question 6 (10 marks) Use a SEPARATE writing booklet. Explain how Aristophanes uses different types of humour throughout Clouds to create a comedy based on contemporary issues. 10 Please turn over 9

Section III Unseen Texts 30 marks Attempt Questions 7 8 Allow about 1 hour for this section Answer each question in a SEPARATE writing booklet. Extra writing booklets are available. Your translation will be assessed on how well you: demonstrate understanding of the text by translating into clear and fluent English demonstrate your understanding of the content and style of the author by selecting vocabulary appropriate to the context Question 7 (15 marks) Use a SEPARATE writing booklet. Read the extract, then answer the questions that follow. Euripides asks Agathon to speak on his behalf at the Thesmophoria, a festival for women only ARISTOPHANES Thesmophoriazusae 181 192 Question 7 continues on page 11 10

Question 7 (continued) τήμερον λάθρᾳ ἀπολογέομαι πολιός, -ά, -όν πώγων, -ωνος ὁ ξυρέω ἁπαλός, -ή, -όν today secretly, stealthily defend oneself grey beard shave soft, tender, delicate (a) With which noun does πᾶσ (line 184) agree? 1 (b) Why is ὑπεραποκρίνῃ (line 186) in the subjunctive mood? 1 (c) Why is λέξειας (line 187) in the optative mood? 1 (d) Translate the Greek extract into ENGLISH. 10 (e) Why is Agathon a suitable person for Euripides to ask? 2 End of Question 7 Please turn over 11

Question 8 (15 marks) Use a SEPARATE writing booklet. Read the extract, then answer the questions that follow. How the Persians dealt with Greek spies HERODOTUS VII 146 147 ἐπάιστος, -ον βασανίζω κατακρίνω δορυφόροι οἱ κατάσκοπος ὁ ἀσινής, -ές heard of, detected put to the test, cross-question, torture give as sentence against bodyguard spy unharmed (a) What tense is ἀπολεόμενοι (line 3)? 1 (b) Of which verb is σφέας (line 7) the direct object? 1 (c) Why is λόγου (line 12) in the genitive case? 1 (d) Translate the Greek extract into ENGLISH. 10 (e) What qualities of leadership does Xerxes display in this extract? 2 End of paper 12 2016 Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards NSW