The Central Theme of the Iliad Is

question 57

Multiple Choice

The central theme of the Iliad is

• A)the dangers of uncontrolled women: Helen of Troy caused ten years of war.
• B)the fatal wrath which brings epic suffering: Achilles' anger with Agamemnon leads to the death of many, including Achilles' dearest friend Patroclus.
• C)the opportunities created by war can make even ordinary men into heroes: an ordinary Achaean killed the Trojan prince Hector.
• D)the advantage of cunning over brute force: only the trick of the Trojan Horse ended a war that has lasted ten years.
• E)the folly of angering the gods: Odysseus' offense against Poseidon prevented a swift homecoming.

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Definitions:

Alimentary Canal

The whole passage along which food passes through the body from mouth to anus, including all the organs involved in digestion and absorption.

Mucosa

The damp interior surface of certain organs and bodily cavities, including the nose, mouth, lungs, and stomach, which participates in the processes of absorbing and secreting substances.

Connective Tissue

A tissue type that is the framework of the body.

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Fats and oils consumed in the diet, providing energy and supporting cellular function.