Iliad

Iliad

by Homer

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Iliad: Book 18 Questions and Answers


Study Questions
1. How does Achilleus react to the news of the death of Patroklos?

2. Who hears Achilleus’ tortured cry of grief?

3. What does Thetis tell Achilleus about his fate?

4. What is Achilleus’ response to this revelation?

5. What stops Achilleus from going out immediately to fight Hektor?

6. What is Thetis’ solution to this problem?

7. What does Hera instruct Achilleus to do for the Achaians in the meantime?

8. How can Achilleus do this without any armor?

9. What are the Achaians able...

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