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Books 9-10 Quick Quiz

The Iliad

by: Homer

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Books 9-10 Quiz

Further study 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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