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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
Books 9-10 Quiz
Books 9-10 Quiz
1
of 5
Who proposes returning to Greece because the war was a failure?
Achilles
Nestor
Agamemnon
Athena
2
of 5
How does Diomedes respond to Agamemnon’s weeping?
He says he will fight even if no one else will.
He threatens to kill Agamemnon on the spot.
He decides to beg Achilles to return to the army.
He speaks passionately about a return to Greece.
3
of 5
How does Achilles react to Agamemnon’s offer to fight the Trojans?
He quickly agrees to return to battle.
He threatens to kill Agamemnon unless he leaves for good.
He says that he plans to return home.
He suggests that he will instead help the Trojans.
4
of 5
What does Nestor suggest doing next in battle?
Retreat back to Greece
Send spies to the Trojans
Pray to Athena for help
Turn to Agamemnon for ideas
5
of 5
What does Dolon, the Trojan spy, do when he meets Odysseus and Diomedes?
He refuses to give up information.
He tries to run away from them.
He reveals the positions of the Trojan army and allies.
He tries to kill both men.
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CHARACTERS
Character List
CHARACTERS
Achilles: Character Analysis
MAIN IDEAS
Important Quotations Explained
MAIN IDEAS
Themes
FURTHER STUDY
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