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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 Nestor meet with in order to discuss what to do now that they were wounded and could not fight?
2. What does Hera do to Poseidon?
3. Who saves Hector from being killed?
4. What does Hector beg to have happen with his body?
5. What goddess gives the horses a voice?
Short Essay Questions
1. What causes Achilles' new understanding of suffering in Book 24?
2. After Patroclus' death, why is Achilles feeling guilty?
3. What is the difference between the actions of the gods who support the Greeks and the gods who support the Trojans in Book 20?
4. What does Hector tell Achilles with his last words?
5. Why does Zeus allow the gods back into the battle?
6. As the Trojans set fire to more Greek ships, what does Achilles do to help Patroclus and the Greeks?
7. In Book 15, while the gods are being informed of Zeus' plan, what are the Trojans and the Greeks doing?
8. Why does pride contribute to Hector's death?
9. What forces Hector to withdraw from the battle?
10. When Hector returns to the fighting after being advised by Poulydamas, what does Ajax say and what sign does Hector dismiss?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
In The Iliad, the gods made choices on behalf of the Trojans and the Greeks. How did the fight among the mortals mirror the conflicts of the gods? Please use at least three specific examples from the text.
Essay Topic 3
From the story, what was the cause of the war, and what actions of men and gods caused it to go on so long? Please support your answer with at least three examples from the text.
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