The Iliad: Book VIII Quiz

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Complete the quiz for Book VIII of the Iliad
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Zusammenfassung der Ressource

Frage 1

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Zeus speaks to his assembled deities and tells them that the war will swing in favor of the [blank_start]Trojans[blank_end] from this time forth.
Antworten
  • Trojans

Frage 2

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In Book VIII, Zeus tells the other gods that they are NOT to help the Trojans under any conditions.
Antworten
  • True
  • False

Frage 3

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When the battle resumes at the beginning of Book VIII:
Antworten
  • The Trojans force the Greeks to retreat all the way back to the wall
  • The Greeks hold their ground
  • The Trojans are tired and fight a mediocre battle
  • The Greeks force the Trojans to retreat.

Frage 4

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As [blank_start]Hera[blank_end] watches the battle, she grows angry to see the plight of the Greeks and decides to test the determination of Zeus.
Antworten
  • Hera

Frage 5

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Who does Hera attempt to enlist to aid the Greeks in battle?
Antworten
  • Poseidon
  • Athena
  • Apollo
  • Zeus

Frage 6

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When Poseidon refuses to help, what does Hera do to aid the Greeks in battle?
Antworten
  • She stirs the heart of Agamemnon
  • She strikes down Hector
  • She conjures a great storm
  • She attempts to deceive Zeus

Frage 7

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Agamemnon inspires his men to battle action and asks [blank_start]Zeus[blank_end] to relent and come to the aid of the Greeks.
Antworten
  • Zeus

Frage 8

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When Agamemnon asks Zeus to relent and come to the aid of the Greeks, Zeus refuses.
Antworten
  • True
  • False

Frage 9

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After failing to gain the help of Poseidon and giving Agamemnon strength and courage in battle, Hera turns to ____________ for help.
Antworten
  • Athena
  • Zeus
  • Apollo
  • Ares

Frage 10

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Who does Zeus send to Hera and Athena when he sees that they are preparing for battle?
Antworten
  • Iris
  • Apollo
  • Poseidon
  • Aphrodite

Frage 11

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What message does Iris deliver to Hera and Athena?
Antworten
  • to get back where they belong or the wrath of Zeus will be visited upon them in all its fury
  • to wait until this battle has ended before joining in the fight
  • to have the Greeks retreat in order to gain an advantage over the Trojans
  • to go into Troy and rescue Helen themselves

Frage 12

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In the end, Hera and Athena remain disobedient to Zeus.
Antworten
  • True
  • False

Frage 13

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How does Book VIII end?
Antworten
  • with a description of the nighttime activity in the Trojan camp
  • with a description of the bloodshed on the battlefield
  • with a long poem describing the love of Paris for Helen
  • with a speech by Poseidon, god of the sea

Frage 14

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Hera and Athena return to [blank_start]Olympus[blank_end], where Zeus scolds them for their disobedience.
Antworten
  • Olympus

Frage 15

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[blank_start]Zeus[blank_end] is the father of the gods.
Antworten
  • Zeus

Frage 16

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Hera and Athena feel they must obey, even though they regret leaving the [blank_start]Greeks[blank_end] in the hands of chance.
Antworten
  • Greeks

Frage 17

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Hera agrees to be good, but insists on helping the Greeks in spirit since she cannot help with her actual presence.
Antworten
  • True
  • False
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