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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 must breathe strength into Hector?

2. Who does Athena appear to Hector disguised as?

3. Apollo takes what form on the battlefield?

4. Who does Poseidon disguise himself as when he appears to the Greeks after Zeus has taken his eyes off the battlefield?

5. What goddess gives the horses a voice?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Patroclus killed?

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

3. After Patroclus' death, what does Zeus do when he sees Patroclus' horses mourning?

4. What does Thetis tell Achilles when she is sent with a message from the gods?

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

6. What are the gods doing in Book 21 while the mortals are fighting a battle?

7. What does Achilles refuse to do until he has properly buried Patroclus?

8. What does Hector tell Achilles with his last words?

9. What causes Achilles' new understanding of suffering in Book 24?

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

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

How does Achilles change in character from the beginning of Book 1 to the end of Book 24. Please provide specific examples of changes.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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