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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Zeus send to Achilles with ambrosia?

2. Who must breathe strength into Hector?

3. How many events are there in the funeral games?

4. Who is sent to King Priam to tell him that he can ransom his son's body?

5. Who is the fire god?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Agamemnon's state of mind in Book 14, and what is his suggestion?

2. What is the goal of Zeus' plan, as he tells it to Hera?

3. After Patroclus' death, why is Achilles feeling guilty?

4. When Hector returns to the fighting after being advised by Poulydamas, what does Ajax say and what sign does Hector dismiss?

5. What forces Hector to withdraw from the battle?

6. Who blames the gods for the events that have taken place so far in Book 19?

7. After Patroclus' death, what does Zeus do when he sees Patroclus' horses mourning?

8. Why does Zeus let his attention drift from the battlefield?

9. What does Achilles refuse to do until he has properly buried Patroclus?

10. What god does Achilles make angry in Book 21, and what does the god do in retaliation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Which event in the books is the climax, or main turning point, in the book? Please explain your thoughts.

Essay Topic 2

How does Achilles change in character from the beginning of Book 1 to the end of Book 24. Please provide specific examples of changes.

Essay Topic 3

Many characters in The Iliad are ruled by their emotions. Please pick a character and give three specific examples of when that character was ruled by their emotions, whether it led them to a good or bad result, and why. Make sure to use specific examples from the text.

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