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The Long Siege

In this excerpt, Agamemnon did what questionable action?
(2 Points)

Agamemnon took Chryseis, who is the daughter of Apollo's priest.

Agamemnon refused to take part in taking spoils.

Agamemnon often helped the cities that the Greeks raided.

Agamemnon turned out to be loyal to the Trojans instead of the Greeks.
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Apollo
What was the result of Agamemnon refusing to give back Chryses?
(2 Points)

Agamemnon was able to marry Chryses.

Agamemnon invoked the wrath of Apollo, so Apollo plagued and killed the Greeks.

Apollo turned a blind eye to Chryses and his disciples, which saddened them greatly.

Chryses vowed to get revenge on Agamemnon for not giving him back his daughter.
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Achilles vs. Agamemnon

Take a look at the following line:
Drunkard, with the eyes of a dog and the heart of a deer!

Why does Achilles say that Agamemnon has the "heart of a deer"?
(1 Point)

This shows that Agamemnon is one of the bravest soldiers Achilles knows.

This shows that Achilles has been nervous during battles and may need assistance.

This shows that the Greek gods are toying with the animals.

This shows that Agamemnon is truly a cowardly person who is afraid of battle.

1 answer

  1. In this excerpt, Agamemnon did what questionable action?

    • Agamemnon took Chryseis, who is the daughter of Apollo's priest.

  2. What was the result of Agamemnon refusing to give back Chryses?

    • Agamemnon invoked the wrath of Apollo, so Apollo plagued and killed the Greeks.

  3. Why does Achilles say that Agamemnon has the "heart of a deer"?

    • This shows that Agamemnon is truly a cowardly person who is afraid of battle.