The Iliad Test | Final Test - Hard

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The Iliad Test | Final Test - Hard

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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. After being advised by Poulydamas to concentrate his forces for more strength, Hector is challenged by which Greek man?

2. Who is the first Trojan to see Achilles approach the city gates?

3. Achilles tells Patroclus that he is not fighting because of what?

4. What weapon does Ajax carry?

5. What instructions does Achilles give to his horses?

Short Essay Questions

1. What god does Achilles make angry in Book 21, and what does the god do in retaliation?

2. How is Patroclus killed?

3. What is the goal of Zeus' plan, as he tells it to Hera?

4. When Hector returns to the fighting after being advised by Poulydamas, what does Ajax say and what sign does Hector dismiss?

5. Why does Zeus let his attention drift from the battlefield?

6. Why does pride contribute to Hector's death?

7. What gift does Achilles' mother bring him before he goes to fight?

8. What activities follow the burial of Patroclus?

9. Why is Achilles' mother sad when she speaks to Achilles after Patroclus' death?

10. What is Agamemnon's state of mind in Book 14, and what is his suggestion?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is a contrast in the Iliad between war and peace, suffering and understanding. What are some of the symbols, events and characters in The Iliad which show this contrast?

Essay Topic 2

What is the importance of dreams and prophecies in The Iliad? Please use at least three examples from the text.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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