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)

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

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

He remains calm and undisturbed

How does Achilles respond after Briseis is taken?

He refuses to fight in the war seeks vengeance on the Greeks

He returns Chryseis to her father out of spite

He returns to Greece with his men

What first causes Zeus to intervene in the war on behalf of the Trojans?

Achilles' mother, Thetis, pleads with him to avenge her son

The Greeks disrespected a priest of Zeus

The Trojans often made sacrifices toward Zeus

The Greeks did not have a just cause to fight the war

Which of the following statements from the Iliad shows elements of a character's hubris ?

"We can't accept! Not even if he offers to give up Helen too. We're going to win this war!" (Diomedes 43)

"Zeus is against us! We must get back to the ships. We don't stand a chance of winning today." (Nestor 49)

"Don't waste time flattering me... Let's go before it gets too light." (Odysseus 57)

"Mighty father, remember all the sacrifices I have made to you and hear my prayer! Save our lives!" (Agamemnon 51_

Diomedes says, "I'll take Odysseus... I'd go through fire with him. And his brain moves faster than his sword." What is the meaning of the statement about Odysseus?

He is a brave and fierce warrior

He is a coward that often refuses to fight

Which choices explain how Paris tries to bring a swift end the war?

He challenges Menelaus to single-combat

He offers to return Menelaus' treasure

He offers to return Helen to Menelaus

He offers Menelaus a replacement bride

Why does Hector force Paris back into battle?

To protect his reputation as he was the cause of the battle

To encourage the Trojan soldiers

Paris is one of their best warriors

What is the result of Hector and Ajax single-combat battle?

It is a draw as they are equally matched

Aphrodite protects Hector by pulling him out of the battle

Which statement shows that there is mutual respect among Trojan and Greek enemies even during a time of war?

"Ajax accepted the sword and gave Hector his magnificent belt." (40)

"Then, as night fell, The Greeks went back to their ships and the Trojans retreated inside the city walls." (40)

"All the other Trojans warriors are risking death to keep the Greeks out of Troy. You should be ashamed" (29)

"I am Hector, prince of Troy... Is any Greek brave enough to face me single handed?" (37)

What is the biggest cause of Greek failures so far in the battle at Troy?

The Greeks cannot stay united because of infighting

The Trojans are superior warriors to the Greeks

None of the gods favor or support the Greeks in battle

How does Agamemnon try to persuade Achilles to return to the battle?

He offers Briseis and one of his daughters

He offers him command of the Greek army

He claims that Hector is a superior warrior that cannot be beaten

He tries to make Achilles feel guilty for abandoning the Greeks

Why does Achilles reject Agamemnon's offer at peace and refuse to return to the battle?

His hubris (pride) will not allow him to forgive Agamemnon

He feels the war is already lost

He is terrified of facing Hector in battle

He has already made plans to sail home

Odysseus is considered clever and cunning . Which missions is he chosen for that that best suit this description?

He is sent to persuade Achilles to return battle

He faces Hector in single-combat

He is charged with constructing defensive walls around the Greek camp

He is asked to make peace with the gods

What is Hector's primary motivation during the battle?

To prevent the Greeks from taking Helen

How does the Iliad develop the topic of Hubris?

characters make decisions based on their pride and ego more than reason

characters show courage and bravery during their battles

characters make sacrifices for those they love

characters obey the commands of superiors

Which choice proves to be a major mistake Hector makes in the battle at Troy?

He chooses to face Ajax in single-combat

He forces Paris to return to the battlefield

He makes camp outside of the Greek defensive walls

The Iliad (Chapters 1-8)

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

4.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which gods favor the Trojans at the battle of Troy?

Aphrodite

Apollo

Hera

Athene

Zeus

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

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5.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which gods favor the Greeks in the battle of Troy?

Athene

Hera

Apollo

Aphrodite

Zeus

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

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