The Young Carthaginian 3
Study Guide Questions for Ch. 3 “Carthage”
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Grammar Questions: (The Information of the Text)
Describe the two political factions in Carthage and what separates their interests.
How had Hasdrubal “proved himself a worthy successor” of Hamilcar Barca?
What tragedy occurred while Hamilcar and Malchus were away subduing the Atarantes?
What does the Barcine Party want to make sure happens concerning Hannibal?
Who does Malchus go to see once his father enters the private council?
How are the differing personalities of Adherbal and Giscon described?
To what course of action did Hamilcar set his men and his son?
Of what did Hamilcar say the soldier’s should be reminded?
Of what are the weavers to be reminded?
To whom did Malchus go in order to aid the Barcine cause?
Logic Questions: (Interpreting, Comparing/Contrasting, Reasoning)
Why is it so critical for the Barcine Party that they get their way in favor of Hannibal?
What dilemma must be settled concerning how to best make use of Hannibal’s influence? Why is this a dilemma? What is risked either way?
Why must the Barcine Party act upon the council “by means of the populace”?
Why did Hamilcar say to his son, “Be discreet, Malchus; when you have lit the fire, and see that it is well on its way, withdraw quietly”?
What might you infer about the old fisherman, Calcon, based upon the fact that he is indifferent to the troubles of Carthage until he sees they will affect him directly?
Rhetoric Questions: (The Analysis of Ideas in the Text)
Adherbal said that if the council cannot decide on a course of action then they should “toss up. There is virtue, I am ready to maintain, in an appeal to dame Fortune.” What do you think about this advice? Is it sound or is it questionable? Explain your answer.
How do you feel about the political tactics of the Barcine Party and the way they stir up “the populace”? Is this approach ethical? What pitfalls might there be to this approach?
Theological Analysis: (Sola Scriptura)
Proverbs 16:33 says, “The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord.” Is this saying equivalent with what Adherbal said about “fortune” in the above question? Explain why or why not.