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The Iliad

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1
Who was Homer?
member of the greek army
a wise old man
a member of the trojan army
a blind poet and orator
2
What is Achilles concerned with when he returns Hector's body to Priam?
his action will dishonor Patrcolus
the Trojans will break the truce
his action will anger Zeus
Hector's body will anger Priam
3
What does havoc mean?
complete victory
unending sorrow
terrible finale
widespread destruction
4
Which character trait does Achilles show in his dealing with Hector before he dies?
indecisiveness
mercilessness
powerfulness
justness
5
A scourge is a
reason to begin a military action
source of great suffering or destruction
recognition for bravery in battle
wound received during a large battle
6
What is the Iliad about?
The Trojan War
Medieval times
The Greek army
Achilles' adventures
7
Why does Achilles weep when Priam begs him for Hector's body?
Priam reminds Achilles of his love for the gods
Achilles is reminded of his own father
Achilles is sad over Hector's death
Priam is holding Achilles' knees too tightly
8
Achilles seems to blame Patroclus's death on
Hector's dishonorable battle tactics
Achilles' absence from the battle
Patroclus's own stupidity in battle
the abandonment of the gods
9
What is Achilles main reason for returning Hector's body to Priam?
Patrocolus helps Priam persuade Achilles to do so
Achilles feels pity for Priam's unhappy life
Achilles believes that his action will win the war
Achilles submits himself to the will of the gods
10
Where does the Iliad take place?
Troy
Ancient Rome
Hollywood
Greece