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Book 1: The Rage of Achilles
Book 6: Hector Returns to Troy
Book 22: The Death of Hector
Book 24: Achilles & Priam
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Who is the author of the Iliad? The Iliad takes place during what war?
Homer, Trojan War
100
What action does Apollo take when Calchas' daughter is taken by Agamemnon?
Apollo sends a plague upon the Achaeans.
100
Define epic hero.
A larger-than-life figure whose actions are central to an epic poem, epic heroes take part in dangerous adventures and accomplish greet deeds that require courage and superhuman strength.
100
Which god/goddess is on Achilles' side? Which god/goddess is on Hector's side?
Achilles: Athena Hector: Apollo
100
In Book 24, why does Priam pay a visit to Achilles?
Priam's purpose is to receive Hector's body.
200
Define foreshadow.
A writer’s use of hints or clues to indicate events that will occur later in a narrative.
200
In the Iliad, it is evident that the gods of the Greek people involved themselves in human affairs. True or False?
True
200
Hector believes that if he dies, Andromache (Hector's wife) will be widowed and __________.
enslaved
200
Whose armor is Hector wearing in his battle against Achilles?
Achilles' armor
200
When Priam asks for pity, what person does he ask Achilles to remember?
Achilles' father
300
Why does Homer include the specific description of Hector's parents' grief at the end of Book 22?
His purpose is to show how horrific war can be.
300
List three negative characteristics Agamemnon and Achilles share.
1. Excessive pride 2. Quick to anger 3. Selfishness
300
We learn a lot about Hector's character in Book 6. What are three different characteristics Hector exemplifies?
1. Courageous 2. Honorable 3. Family man
300
What motivates Achilles to rejoin the war effort in hopes of killing Hector?
Achilles wants to fight to avenge his best friend's (Patroclus) death.
300
Achilles agrees to postpone the war for how many dies while Troy mourns the death of Hector?
12 days
400
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
400
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
400
What are three reasons why Hector is so determined to keep fighting in the Trojan War.
1. He desires to bring honor to his own name. 2. He desires to bring honor to his father's name. 3. He believes it would be cowardly to quit.
400
What are three different examples of how Achilles insults Hector during and after their battle.
1. Achilles called Hector ruthless names. 2. Achilles tells Hector he will not return his body to his family. 3. Achilles ties Hector's corpse to his chariot and drags it across the dirt.
400
How does Achilles show hospitality towards Priam?
He gives Priam food to eat and a place to sleep.
500
What are three different themes found in the Iliad? HINT: I am looking for the three themes we discussed prior to reading the Iliad; themes covered in our notes.
1. Importance of honor 2. Power of fate 3. Hero's limitations
500
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.
500
What is Hector's attitude regarding fate?
Hector believes fate is predestined and death is inevitable. No one can escape death.
500
How does Athena help Achilles in his fight against Hector?
Athena takes the bodily form of Deiphobus (brother to Hector) giving Hector support and persuading him to fight.
500
In Book 24, when Priam and Achilles cry together, who are they each mourning for?
Priam is mourning Hector and Achilles is mourning his own father, Peleus, and Patroclus.