Book 7

Question 1

Name

Answer 1

Ajax fights Hector

Question 2

Hector’s challenge

Answer 2

he issues a single combat challenge, Greeks draw lots and Ajax is chosen

Question 3

The Duel

Answer 3

Ajax begins to win against Hector
Heralds from both sides stop the fighting
The heroes exchange gifts

Question 4

The Greek and Trojan proposition

Answer 4

Nestor proposes a truce for the burial of the dead
-decided upon
Priam also wanted this

Question 5

The Trojan Proposition

Answer 5

Atenor proposes the return of Helen
Paris refuses to give up Helen but will give up her goods
-refused

Question 6

The Greeks actions

Answer 6

they build a high wall round their ships

Question 7

The meaning of The Ajax and Hector duel

Answer 7

foreshadows the one with Achilles

Question 8

Hectors conditions to Ajax

Answer 8

the one of restoring the body asserts one of the basic norms; later violated by achilles

Question 9

Main theme of this book

Answer 9

theme of respect for traditional burial rites

Question 10

Menelaus

Answer 10

had been the only one to accept Hector’s challenge

“you big mouth, you women? I cannot call you men”