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Book 13
1. Are the Trojans successful in breaking through the Achaean's wall?
Yes, the Trojans were successful in breaking through the wall because when Hektor crumbled the gates with rocks.
2. Which god comes to the aid of the Achaeans?
Poseidon is the god that helps the Achaians.
3. How does this god avoid being noticed by Zeus?
Poseidon avoids Zeus by putting on a disguise and not fighting proudly.
4. Why doesn't this god stand up to Zeus?
Even though both gods are related Poseidon know Zeus has more power.
Book 14 and 15
1. What is…show more content… What does Achilles agree to do?
Achilles sends Patroclus with the Myrmidon forces.
3. What are Achilles' instructions to Patroclus?
Achillies tells Patroclus to hold off the Trojans, but do not cover come the city.
4. Why does he tell Patroclus to limit his efforts?
Achillies wants the glory for himself, this relates back to his pride issue. Book 17
1. What event makes Achilles hurry Patroclus on his way?
The Trojans were able to burn down one of the Achaians ships.
2. What happens when the Trojans see Patroclus and the Myrmidon army approaching?
The Trojans are afraid of the Myrmidon army because they think Achilles is leading them. This ultimately seals the fate of the battle, which a retreat from the Trojans stand point.
3. Who intervenes when Patroclus is on the verge of taking the city?
Apollo pushes the Patroclus from the Trojan wall, resulting in his helmet falling off.
4. Who finally kills Patroclus?
Hector kills Patroclus.
5. Why is there such fierce fighting over the body of Patroclus?
They want to give Patroclus a proper burial so he can continue on into the next life.
Book 18
1. How does Achilles react to the news of the death of Patroclus?
Achilies covers himself in dirt and pulls his hair