Scroll 1 sing, o goddess, the anger menis of achilles son of peleus, that brought countless ills upon the achaeans. Choose from 500 different sets of iliad flashcards on quizlet. Study guide the iliad warren hills regional school district. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of the iliad and what it means. The iliad book 1 82415 opens on the fight between achilles and agamemnon presentquarrel 1 apollo brought the plague2 agamemnon dishonored chryses3 agamemnon refuses chryses ransom for his daughter starting from middle to past and explain thoroughly back to where you were apollo strikes from afar, distant intellectual chryses old man priest of apollo has staff of apollo chryses brings. Achilles watches the retreat from afar and worries about the fate of patroclus. Most important, homer works in a series of references to the larger story of the trojan war. Both take place at full assemblies of their respective groups, the achaean army and the olympian gods. Book 23 question 1 of 18 1 select from the dropdown list to complete the text. Litcharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in the iliad, which you can use to track the themes throughout the work. Check the text carefully, then try those questions again. The iliad read the introduction as well as the text of the poem. Books one, two and three all quotations from the iliad are from the translation of richmond lattimore, university of chicago press, 1951. Book nine, a crucial turning point in the poem all quotations from the iliad are from the translation of richmond lattimore, university of chicago press, 1951the assembly when book nine opens, the greeks have suffered serious reverses.
In homers iliad, the epic poets heroes are often motivated by kleos, a greek word which can carry meanings such good reputation, fame, and glory. Then click next question to answer the next question. Books 1 to 4 of the iliad trace the events from the breaking out of the quarrel between achilles and agamemnon to the first combat on the battlefield. A reading of iliad book 23, lines 62107 in greek, by dr. Books 12 books 36 books 79 books 1012 books 15 books 1618 books 1922 books 2324 a note on line numbers. Identify deiphobus, antilochus, niobe, leto and cassandra. How is the reconciliation between agamemnon and achilles observed. Here is a userfriendly students edition of book 1, providing greek text, extensive notes, a complete glossary, and an extensive introduction to homer and his epic work p. Odysseus recollection of the prophecy at aulis when the greeks set out for troy 2. Homers iliad has captivated readers and influenced writers and artists for over twoandahalf millennia.
Topics youll need to know to pass the quiz include the role of xenia and the portrayal of the trojans. Book 9 three things we found interesting in the book, aias had said all for one girl. The backdrop and crux of action in the iliad is war. Youve been inactive for a while, logging you out in a few seconds. This quiz and corresponding worksheet gauge your understanding of the iliad. The iliad study guide final free practice test instructions.
Draper presents homers text with copious annotations on vocabulary, grammar, meter, historical and. Nestor leaves his tent and immediately sees the carnage surrounding the achaean camp. You should know details and characters from the account of the iliad in the textbook and the background packet dealing with the judgment of paris. Question 2 of 18 1 select from the dropdown list to complete the. The justification and glorification of war in the iliad. This assessment will be used to determine how well the students understand the immortal characters in the poem. Select the correct answer to each of the following questions by clicking on the appropriate button. How does this final scene relate to the role of achilles in the iliad and in the larger myth cyle of the trojan war. How do the conflicts between mortals compare and contrast to the conflicts between the gods in book 1 of the iliad.
Comprehension questions for the iliad betterlesson. Be sure to also look at the paperstarter entry on the odyssey, also by homer. Though we are in the tenth year of the trojan war, these encounters are the most violent that have taken place since the greeks. Line numbers at the top of the page refer to the greek text. The scene opens on the last year of the trojan war. Choose from 500 different sets of the iliad book 1 flashcards on quizlet. In his tent, nestor discusses the battle with the wounded machaon. Consider how the gods are portrayed so far, especially in 1. For human characters, beyond material in the other items on the study guide, know whether they. The iliad, too, uses oneonone conversations to depict significant themes and types of social interactions. Created by anita thomer about 1 year ago close 9720977. Achilles organizes an elaborate funeral for patroclus, a big party to celebrate killing hector, a stealth attack on the trojans, a meeting of officers.
My class periods are held in 100minute block sessions every other day. There are a number of similarities between the mortal and divine conflicts in book 1. The iliad by homer book 24 by paloli olivencia on prezi. Some observations homer begins by calling upon the goddess the muse, the goddess of poetry to sing of the anger of achilleus and its devastating consequences. The iliad thesis statements and important quotes below you will find five outstanding thesis statements for the iliad by homer that can be used as essay starters or paper topics.
When achilles is ready to reenter the battle, what is his motive. This is a quiz covering some of the gods and goddesses in the iliad. The iliad book 1 the iliad book 1 opens on the fight. The questions you missed will be displayed below your score. In a sense, it seems as if homer is glorifying war in the iliad by focusing so much on it and by elevating certain fighters as heroes while minimizing losses and tragedies. Apollo as bringer of plague at the beginning, athena in 1. Learn iliad book 1 with free interactive flashcards. Who was the mortal man responsible for the plague against the greek army.
Study 22 terms english iliad book 1 flashcards quizlet. Agamemnons test of the army in iliad book 2 and the. He wanted to marry her he preferred her to his wife her father was not offering a big enough ransom he didnt know her father was a priest of apollo. Mar 24, 2014 a reading of iliad book 23, lines 62107 in greek, by dr. Book nine, a crucial turning point in the poem all quotations from the iliad are from the translation of richmond lattimore, university of chicago press, 1951 the assembly when book nine opens, the greeks have suffered serious reverses. Choose your answer to the question and click continue to see how you did. Line numbers that appear in the margin refer to the fagles text. Apollo has sent a plague to the greeks because agamemnon, king and leader of the greeks, dishonored a daughter of apollos priest. He meets the wounded captains agamemnon, odysseus, and diomedes. The quarrel between achilles and agamemnon in book 1 of homers iliad sets in motion a chain of events that will affect the tenth and final year of the legendary trojan war. Achilles is visited in a dream by the dead patroclus. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The odyssey, as we have seen, uses conversation to dramatize the conflict between honesty and concealment that underlies odysseus various reunions on ithaca and indeed, much of the social interaction in the poem as a whole.
For the gods, know whose side they take in the war and how they intervene in the fighting. Patroclus returns to achilles camp, crying with pity for the achaean losses. Learn the iliad book 1 with free interactive flashcards. Take our free the iliad quiz below, with 25 multiple choice questions that help you test your knowledge. Check your score by clicking on the calculate your score button at the bottom of the page. I offer a reading of the diapeira episode based on the semantics and thematics of akhos. The iliad book 1 82415 opens on the fight between achilles and agamemnon presentquarrel1apollo brought the plague2 agamemnon dishonored chryses3 agamemnon refuses chryses ransom for his daughter starting from middle to past and explain thoroughly back to where you were apollo strikes from afar, distant intellectual chryses old man priest of apollo has staff of apollo chryses brings. Explain the quarrel between agamemnon and achilles in book i. In book seven, they had to fortify their camp with a wall. Yeatss leda and the swan perseus project classics resources listen to iliad 1 read in greek by stanley lombardo. Jan 28, 20 this is a quiz covering some of the gods and goddesses in the iliad.
Who set achilleus and agamemnon into bitter collision. However, both the areas toward which conversation in the iliad. All five incorporate at least one of the themes found in the iliad and are broad enough so that it will be easy to find textual support, yet narrow enough to provide a. The iliad by homer book 24 themes questions summary characters my favorite part is when priam gets to achilles with such wise words and gets him to let go of hectors body but that was only for a second because he knew that priam didnt went alone, but with the help of the gods. Grief overcomes achilles as he falls to the ground weeping. What is the purpose of the story of diomedes, odysseus, and dolon in the overall plot of the iliad. How is the homeric theme of the wrath of achilles, announced in book 1, resolved in book 24. Describe the shield of achilles and explain the symbolism. Listen to the opening lines set to music by ioannidis nikolaos.
Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. Agamemnons test of the army in iliad book 2 and the function. Although achilles cannot return to the battle without armor, he helps by. A reading of homers iliad, book 1, in ancient greek. There will be 15 multiple choice and matching questions. Seymour, commentary on homers iliad, books iiii, 2. Over the last two classes, i gave students time to 1 read the iliad excerpts books 18, 22, and 24, in our literature book language of literature mcdougal littell independently and 2 write a onepage response and five questions andor observations. What kind of authority or power does achilleus have. Determine which chapters, themes and styles you already know and what you need to study for your upcoming essay, midterm, or final exam. Cliffsnotes study guides are written by real teachers and professors, so no matter what youre studying, cliffsnotes can ease your homework headaches and help you score high on exams.
Many a brave soul psukhe did it send hurrying down to hades, and many a hero did it yield a prey to dogs and vultures, for so was the will of zeus fulfilled from the day on which the son of atreus, king of men, and great achilles, first fell out with one another. Achilles tells him he has no reason to grieve, saying that agamemnon s men are repaid for their offenses. The war had raged for ten years, with the invading greeks fighting against troy. He lets out a terrible cry and all the sea nymphs gather.
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