Core Curriculum 1.1
Classical Cultures

Self-Quiz on Book 9 of Homer's Iliad

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1. At the beginning of Book 9 Agamemnon

calls an assembly to plan the destruction of Troy
wants to end the war and go home
decides to go to Achilles and beg him to return
prepares a huge sacrifice to the gods

2. Agamemnon tries to get Achilles to return by offering him

a heartfelt personal apology
the chance to lead the Greek army
a large number of valuable gifts
his own wife Klytaimnestra

3. When he conveys Agamemnon's offer, Odysseus

tells Achilles that Hektor is raging madly on the battlefield
reminds Achilles that his father Peleus had cautioned him against anger
asks Achilles to take pity on the other Greeks even if he hates Agamemnon
all of the above

4. In his reply to Odysseus, Achilles states that

he appreciates Agamemnon's offer and will consider it
he intends to leave the war and go home
he would like Agamemnon to increase the offer
the Trojans and Greeks should make peace

5. Phoinix tells Achilles the story of Meleagros. Which of the following best describes the point of the story?

Material goods are not important for a hero.
If the gods are on your side, you will win.
Anger can be costly.
Earlier generations of heroes were superior to the heroes of the Trojan War.

6. When he replies to Phoinix, Achilles asks him

to stay the night with him so they can decide whether to go home
to tell Agamemnon that he will never return to the war
to help make peace with theTrojans
to pray with him to Zeus

7. When he replies to Aias, Achilles states that

he has changed his mind and will return to the war
the war is foolish and should be ended immediately
he will share his war-prizes with Aias
he will not fight until Hektor reaches his camp

8. At the end of Book 9

Agamemnon seriously considers a truce to end the war
Odysseus reports that Achilles seems to be weakening in his resolve
Diomedes urges his fellow Greeks to prepare to do battle the next day
all of the above

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