The Iliad: Book IX Quiz

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is crushed by the Trojan victory and sheds tears.

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The men do not follow Agamemnon's suggestion to give up and rush to their ships; instead, spurred on by _________________, they become incensed at his words and state that they are determined to fight until the end, knowing that it is prophesied that Troy will eventually fall.

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It is prophesied that Troy will eventually fall.

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Nestor addresses the king, stating that they really need the help of ___________________.

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What does Agamemnon agree to do in order to convince Achilles to return to battle?

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Who suggests to Agamemnon that he must do something to make up for the offense he has given Achilles?

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Who are sent as emissaries to Achilles by Agamemnon?

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What is Achilles doing when the emissaries arrive at his tent?

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Achilles accepts Agamemnon's offer and returns to battle.

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Achilles explains that his love for and devotion to Briseis was like that of Menelaus for .

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Achilles says that he cannot accept Agamemnon's offer because:

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Achilles refuses to ever lift his spear against again.

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Who agrees to sail to Phthia with Achilles?

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The other emissaries are shocked that Phoenix agrees to the offer.

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Realizing that Achilles has refused to return to the battlefield, ________________ calls the Greeks to fight with a rousing speech.

Complete the quiz for Book IX of the Iliad: Agamemnon Sends Envoys to Achilles

The Iliad: Book IX Quiz

is crushed by the Trojan victory and sheds tears.

The men do not follow Agamemnon's suggestion to give up and rush to their ships; instead, spurred on by _________________, they become incensed at his words and state that they are determined to fight until the end, knowing that it is prophesied that Troy will eventually fall.

It is prophesied that Troy will eventually fall.

Nestor addresses the king, stating that they really need the help of ___________________.

What does Agamemnon agree to do in order to convince Achilles to return to battle?

Who suggests to Agamemnon that he must do something to make up for the offense he has given Achilles?

Who are sent as emissaries to Achilles by Agamemnon?

What is Achilles doing when the emissaries arrive at his tent?

Achilles accepts Agamemnon's offer and returns to battle.

Achilles explains that his love for and devotion to Briseis was like that of Menelaus for .

Achilles says that he cannot accept Agamemnon's offer because:

Achilles refuses to ever lift his spear against again.

Who agrees to sail to Phthia with Achilles?

The other emissaries are shocked that Phoenix agrees to the offer.

Realizing that Achilles has refused to return to the battlefield, ________________ calls the Greeks to fight with a rousing speech.