Iliad Book 18-24

Why does Achilles vow to kill Hector?

• Hector killed his wife.

• Hector killed his father.

• Hector killed his best friend, Paul.

• Hector killed his best friend, Patroclus.

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What does Achilles do with Hector after he kills him?

• He eats his heart.

• He drags his body behind the chariot around Patroclus' grave.

• He takes his sword.

• He throws him in the sea.

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What happens when Priam confronts Achilles?

• Priam has Achilles arrested.

• Priam says, "Good work."

• Priam begs Achilles to return Hector's body.

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Who is Priam?

• A soldier

• An old king

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What is being compared in the simile in lines 89-94

• Love and hate

• hatred between the Greeks and Persians.

• Hatred between Achilles and Hector to natural enemies

• Love between Achilles and Hector

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Are the Gods responsible for what happens to the mortals in this epic?

• Yes

• No

• They both share responsibility.

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Achilles is consumed for the desire of revenge.

• True

• False

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How are Beowulf and The Iliad similar? Give two examples.

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In your opinion, do you agree with how Achilles treats Hector?

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