The Iliad Flashcards

0
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Who is a chief Greek supporter who also helped ebb the tide of insurrection?

A

Athena (Athene)

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1
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Who is the wife of Agamemnon?

A

Clytemnestra

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2
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Who is the greatest of the Greek heroes who was dipped in the river Styx as a preventative?

A

Achilles

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3
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Who brought death/destruction upon Greeks supporting Chryses?

A

Apollo

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4
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Who is the sea goddess mother of Achilles?

A

Thetis

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5
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Who is the overlord of Greece in Trojan conflict also military-minded?

A

Agamemnon

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6
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Who agreed to grant Thetis’ wish?

A

Zeus

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7
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Who is the brother of Agamemnon who was wronged by Paris?

A

Menelaus

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8
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Who possessed the “face that launched a thousand ships”?

A

Helen

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9
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Who was a chief supporter of the Trojans whom hid Alexandros in a thick mist?

A

Aphrodite

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10
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Who is the “diviner of dreams” and the prophet working in league with the Greeks?

A

Calchas

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11
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Who is the oldest of the heroes; “white bearded sage”; Pylos is home?

A

Nestor

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12
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Who is the King of Troy?

A

Priam

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13
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Who is the brave son of Priam?

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Hector

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14
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Who is the beautiful son of Priam who was a poor guest in Menelaus’ house?

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Paris, also Alexandros

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15
Q

What was the port of gathering for the Greeks before their departure for Troy?

A

Aulis

16
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Who was sacrificed by her father in hopes of appeasing Artemis?

A

Iphigenia

17
Q

Who was the Prince from Ithaca; put in charge of returning Chryseis?

A

Odysseus

18
Q

Who was the trophy of Achilles; cause of great quarrel involving Agamemnon?

A

Briseis

19
Q

Explain how the wedding of Peleus & Thetis acts as the impetus for the Trojan War.

A

At the wedding, the scorned goddess of discord caused a problem with a golden apple which began a trail of events leading to the kidnapping of Helen and ultimately the beginning of the Trojan War.

20
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How did Odysseus attempt to stay at home in Ithaca and avoid going to Troy?

A

He acted insane

21
Q

What ploy did Achilles undertake to avoid sailing to Troy?

A

He pretended to be a girl

22
Q

Identify/describe Aulis…and how (it)(she)(he) lays a pivotal role in this saga

A

It is where the Greek Army meets before sailing to Troy.

23
Q

T/F

When we pick up with Book I, we discover that the war between the Greeks and Trojans has been going on for just over a year.

A

False

24
Q

T/F

Agamemnon angers Achilles by securing for himself Achilles “prize”, Briseis

A

T

25
Q

T/F

Agamemnon’s brother is Menelaos

A

T

26
Q

T/F

Agamemnon assembles his troops in Book II to let them know he is in favor of leaving the war and returning to Greece

A

T

27
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T/F The goddess Hera is a strong supporter of the Trojan forces

A

F

28
Q

T/F

After initially running away in fear, Paris returns to met with MEnelaos for a one-on-one contest (battle)

A

T

29
Q

T/F

Surprisingly, (with the help of Aphrodite), Paris wounds Menelaos. The Greek fighter is rescued…and taken back to his camp.

A

F

30
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(Book IX, X, and XI) At night…the Greeks have been forced back to their ditch…Agamemnon summons the leaders and makes an announcement. What is it…?

The reaction of his men…?

Nestor (the wise old “graybeard” of the Greeks) also makes a suggestion…What is it?

A

To retreat back from Troy because he believes defeat is ultimately inevitable.

They all refuse; they want to stay and fight.

To make ammends with Achilles and ask him to come fight for them

31
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What role does Achilles play in books IX, X, XI?

A

He is wanted by the army to rejoin, however he refuses.

32
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Identify: ‘the famous horses of Rhesus’

A

The Thracian horses Diomedes and Odysseus steal from a Trojan camp, killing 13 men in the process

33
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Hector is instructed in Books IX, X, XI not to fight until a certain sign…what is that sign?

A

When Agamemnon is wounded

34
Q

Describe the exchange between Diomedes and Paris in Book XI. Why is it soooo typical?

A

Paris shoots Diomedes in the foot and then brags about his skill to which Diomedes responds by mocking Paris’ skills and boasting his own.

35
Q

Identify: Patroclos

A

Achilles’ friend and King of Opus