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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 15-16 Quiz
Books 15-16 Quiz
1
of 5
What does Zeus foretell of Hector?
He will die after he kills Patroclus.
He will win the war for the Trojans.
He will be unable to save Paris.
He will offend the gods and be punished.
2
of 5
What does Zeus do to the archer Teucer?
Kills him
Snaps his bowstring
Helps him kill Hector
Enables him to retreat
3
of 5
What does Patroclus convince Achilles to do?
Return to his homeland
Exchange his armor
Fight in the battle
Betray the Achaeans
4
of 5
Who kills Zeus’s son Sarpedon?
Achilles
Teucer
Agamemnon
Patroclus
5
of 5
What happens to Patroclus?
Hector kills him.
Paris kills him.
He kills Hector.
Apollo kills him.
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CHARACTERS
Character List
CHARACTERS
Achilles: Character Analysis
MAIN IDEAS
Important Quotations Explained
MAIN IDEAS
Themes
FURTHER STUDY
Review Quiz
