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Book 1: The Rage of Achilles
Book 2: The Great Gathering of Armies
Book 3: Helen Reviews the Champions
Crazy hard
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Who is the author of the Iliad? The Iliad takes place during what war?
Homer, Trojan War
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In the Iliad, it is evident that the gods of the Greek people involved themselves in human affairs. True or False?
True
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Why does the narrator include a list of the armies with their leaders and ships?

It is given to impress the listener with the size of the forces, and to give some background information on leaders.

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How do the Trojans feel about Paris, and why?

They despise Paris because he is directly responsible for the war with the Achaians. Plus hes a coward who doesnt want to fight

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What does the duel between Paris and Menelaos symbolize?

It is a symbol of the larger conflict between the Achaians and the Trojans.

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Define foreshadow.
A writer’s use of hints or clues to indicate events that will occur later in a narrative.
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List three negative characteristics Agamemnon and Achilles share.
1. Excessive pride 2. Quick to anger 3. Selfishness
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How does Zeus convey his message to Agamemnon?

Zeus sends Dream in the form of Nestor?

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Where is the duel fought?

in a large clearing between the two armies

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Who is the one warrior who refuses to listen to Odysseus, and what is his argument?

The warrior is Thersites, and he argues that Agamemnon is fighting only for selfish reasons of personal glory.

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What is the sign that Odysseus takes as proof of impending victory?

A snake devouring eight baby sparrows and their mother,(9 yrs of fighting) and then being turned to stone. (victory)

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What action does Apollo take when Calchas' daughter is taken by Agamemnon?

Apollo sends a plague upon the Achaeans.

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How do the Trojans find out about the Achaian attack?

Zeus sends the goddess Iris to the Trojans to warn them of the Achaian attack.

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Who is declared the winner?

Menelaos, bc he was CLEARLY the better fighter

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Towards the end of Book 1, Achilles swears an oath to the Achaean army. What does he promise in his oath that foreshadows future events?

Achilles promises the Achaeans that there will be a deep yearning for him in the future days in the war against the Trojans when Hector, the Prince of Troy, is bringing death upon them.

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Achilles and Hector are compared to animals in the Iliad. What two animals is Achilles compared to? What two animals is Hector compared to?
Achilles: Hawk, Fox Hector: Dove, Fawn
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List how each of the following characters responds to the anger of Achilles: 1. Athena 2. Agamemnon 3. Nestor

1. Athena: Involves herself in the fight between the two men by physically restraining Achilles. 2. Agamemnon: Exemplifies the same brutal anger Achilles displays. 3. Nestor: Tries to help the two men make peace with one another through compromise