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The Iliad
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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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