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The Iliad
Homer
Study Guide
Summary
Plot Overview
Summary & Analysis
Book 1
Book 2
Books 3–4
Books 5–6
Books 7–8
Books 9–10
Books 11–12
Books 13–14
Books 15–16
Books 17–18
Books 19–20
Books 21–22
Books 23–24
Characters
Character List
Achilles
Agamemnon
Hector
Main Ideas
Themes
Motifs
Symbols
Key Facts
Quotes
Important Quotations Explained
Further Study
Context
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs, and Symbols
Book 1
Book 2
Books 3-4
Books 5-6
Books 7-8
Books 9-10
Books 11-12
Books 13-14
Books 15-16
Books 17-18
Books 19-20
Books 21-22
Books 23-24
Study Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
Writing Help
How to Write Literary Analysis
Suggested Essay Topics
Sample A+ Essay
How to Cite This SparkNote
Further study
Book 1 Quiz
Book 1 Quiz
1
of 5
What does Chryses want Agamemnon to do?
Return his daughter
Compensate his family for the war
Award him a position in the Achaean army
Build a sculpture of him
2
of 5
How does Apollo react to Chryses’ prayers for help?
He refuses to take sides.
He asks Zeus for his advice.
He sets a plague on the Greeks.
He kills Agamemnon.
3
of 5
What does Agamemnon demand in exchange for returning Chryseis?
That Achilles take his place in battle
That he get Achilles’ bride Briseis
That Apollo punish the Trojans directly
That Chryses be publicly executed
4
of 5
What favor does Achilles ask of his mother?
Rescue him from the Achaean army
Help him get his bride back from Agamemnon
Stay out of his plans regarding his future
Ask Zeus for revenge on the Achaean army
5
of 5
Why is Zeus reluctant to punish the Achaeans?
Because he favors the Greeks
Because his wife favors the Greeks
Because he does not want to get involved
Because he admires Agamemnon
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