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What caused the Trojan War?

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Ownership over the land of Sparta.

Zeus became angered by Athene, his daughter’s, love for Hektor.

Trojan Prince Paris stole Helen away from her husband, King Menelaus of Sparta.

Hektor and Achilleus were destined to instigate the war.

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Question 21 pts
What motivates Achilleus in his battle with Hektor?
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Achilleus wants to test how strong Hektor really is.

He seeks revenge for the death of his friend, Patroklus.

Hektor is responsible for starting the war between Troy and Greece.

He hopes to win Hektor to his side of the Trojan War.

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Question 31 pts
How would Hektor honor social tradition if Achilleus dies during their battle?
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He returns the body to Achilleus’ soldiers.

He hangs the body from the walls of Troy.

He buries the body with Patroklus’ body.

He feeds Achilleus’ body to the dogs and vultures.

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Question 41 pts
Because the Greeks faithfully believed that the gods and goddesses inspired mortals to act heroically, how was Athene able to affect the outcome of the battle between Hektor and Achilleus?
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She tricks Hektor into battling Achilleus outside the safety of the city walls.

She creates a terrible thunderstorm.

She casts a spell on Achilleus’ heel, making him vulnerable.

She provides both men with their weapons.

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Question 51 pts
Which of the following is not true about both Hektor and Achilleus?
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They both promise to honor cultural burial customs.

They both represent their nations in the war.

They both exhibit physical strength and courage.

They are both driven by a sense of honor.

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Question 61 pts
In line 66, Hektor says, “Let me at least not die without a struggle.” What does he mean?
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He knows he is going to die but wishes to do so honorably.

He faces an inner conflict that threatens to weaken his courage.

He recognizes he will die and becomes weak in the moment by pleading with Achilleus for his life.

He wants to live to an old age while still engaging in battles.

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Question 71 pts
Which lines from Hektor and Achilleus reveal that Hektor believes in the gods?
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“Son of Peleus, I will no longer run away from you, as before this / I fled three times. . . “

“You are someone clever in speech and spoke to swindle me. . .”

“And indeed the war would be lighter thing for the Trojans if you were dead.”

“I will not defile you, if Zeus grants to me that I can wear you out and take the life from you.”

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Question 81 pts
In lines 13-15 Hektor says, “But now my spirit in turn has driven me / to stand and face you.”

Which heroic trait does he demonstrate?

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courage

modesty

morality

physical strength

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Question 91 pts
In what way does Achilleus disregard/disrespect a long-held, much honored Greek tradition of war?
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He begs Hektor’s forgiveness for killing him.

He sets Hektor on fire.

He refuses Hektor’s request to return his body home.

He agrees to return Hektor’s body home.

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Question 101 pts
What happens at the moment of Hektor’s death that shows the Greeks’ blind allegiance to and belief in the gods?
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Hektor says he may be made a curse upon Achilleus.

Hektor asks for forgiveness.

Achilleus expresses remorse for killing such a heroic warrior as Hektor.

Achilleus agrees to comply with established war rituals.

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Here are the answers to the questions based on the context of the Trojan War, primarily derived from Homer's "Iliad":

  1. What caused the Trojan War?

    • Answer: Trojan Prince Paris stole Helen away from her husband, King Menelaus of Sparta.

  2. What motivates Achilleus in his battle with Hektor?

    • Answer: He seeks revenge for the death of his friend, Patroklus.

  3. How would Hektor honor social tradition if Achilleus dies during their battle?

    • Answer: He returns the body to Achilleus’ soldiers.

  4. How was Athene able to affect the outcome of the battle between Hektor and Achilleus?

    • Answer: She tricks Hektor into battling Achilleus outside the safety of the city walls.

  5. Which of the following is not true about both Hektor and Achilleus?

    • Answer: They both promise to honor cultural burial customs.

  6. What does Hektor mean when he says, "Let me at least not die without a struggle"?

    • Answer: He knows he is going to die but wishes to do so honorably.

  7. Which lines reveal that Hektor believes in the gods?

    • Answer: “I will not defile you, if Zeus grants to me that I can wear you out and take the life from you.”

  8. Which heroic trait does Hektor demonstrate in the line, “But now my spirit in turn has driven me / to stand and face you”?

    • Answer: courage.

  9. In what way does Achilleus disregard a much honored Greek tradition of war?

    • Answer: He refuses Hektor’s request to return his body home.

  10. What happens at the moment of Hektor’s death that shows the Greeks’ blind allegiance to and belief in the gods?

    • Answer: Achilleus expresses remorse for killing such a heroic warrior as Hektor.

These answers reflect common interpretations of the characters and events as depicted in the epic poem.