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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 Poseidon disguise himself as when he appears to the Greeks after Zeus has taken his eyes off the battlefield?
2. After Agamemnon offers gifts in repentance to Achilles, where does Achilles tell Agamemnon their attention should be?
3. Who does Athena appear to Hector disguised as?
4. After Hector has died, and is being dragged behind Achilles' chariot, who utters a lament for Hector?
5. Who was sent to the plain to guide King Priam safely through the Greek army?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Thetis tell Achilles when she is sent with a message from the gods?
2. When Hector returns to the fighting after being advised by Poulydamas, what does Ajax say and what sign does Hector dismiss?
3. As the Trojans set fire to more Greek ships, what does Achilles do to help Patroclus and the Greeks?
4. What is the difference between the actions of the gods who support the Greeks and the gods who support the Trojans in Book 20?
5. What are the gods doing in Book 21 while the mortals are fighting a battle?
6. After Patroclus' death, what does Zeus do when he sees Patroclus' horses mourning?
7. What is Agamemnon's state of mind in Book 14, and what is his suggestion?
8. What does Achilles refuse to do until he has properly buried Patroclus?
9. How is Patroclus killed?
10. Why does pride contribute to Hector's death?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The mortals in The Iliad appear to be at the mercy of the gods. Please discuss if this is true, why or why not, using specific examples from the text.
Essay Topic 2
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.
Essay Topic 3
The symbols in The Iliad are numerous. Pick a symbol and discuss its importance to the characters in the book.
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