The Iliad (Chapters 1-8)

What is the primary cause of the war between the Trojans and the Greeks?

• Paris abducts Menalaus' wife, Helen, and takes her back to Troy

• A disagreement between the goddesses Athene, Aphrodite, and Hera

• Paris chooses Aphrodite over Athene and Hera

• Agamemnon disrespects the daughter of Apollo's priest

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What message is written on the golden apple?

• For the most beautiful

• For the bravest

• For the wisest

• For the most pleasant

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How does Aphrodite bribe Paris and persuade him to give her the apple?

• She offers him the most beautiful woman in the world

• She offers him power and to make him a great ruler

• She offers to make him a famous warrior that wins all battles

• She offers to marry him

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Which gods favor the Trojans at the battle of Troy?

• Aphrodite

• Apollo

• Hera

• Athene

• Zeus

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Which gods favor the Greeks in the battle of Troy?

• Athene

• Hera

• Apollo

• Aphrodite

• Zeus

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What is the source of the quarrel between Agamemnon and Achilles?

• Agamemnon took Briseis from Achilles

• Agamemnon insulted a priest of Apollo

• Agamemnon refused to return Chryseis to her father

• Achilles refused to fight in the battle

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Why did Agamemnon feel the need to take Briseis from Achilles?

• He had to show that he was in charge

• He hated Achilles

• He wanted to please Apollo and end the plague on his troops

• He was in love with Briseis

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Which of the following statements best shows Agamemnon's reasoning for taking Briseis from Achilles?

• "But he was in command of the Greek army, and he couldn't allow Achilles to defy him."

• "It's your fault... Let the old priest take his daughter back."

• "But Agamemnon refused to take the treasure. He treated the old man rudely and sent him away."

• "Why should I suffer? My men and I deserve some reward for fighting your war." (16)

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What can readers infer about why Hera and Athene fight on the side of the Greeks?

• They were not chosen by Paris to receive the golden apple

• They were commanded by Zeus to choose the side of the Greeks

• They were not worshipped by the Trojans

• They had a quarrel with Aphrodite and Apollo

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Which choice best describes Achilles mood after Agamemnon takes Briseis from him?

• He is angry and embarrassed

• He is shocked and dismayed

• He remains calm and undisturbed

• He is pleased and obedient

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