Events of Book 9 - The Iliad

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Why are the Greeks sad in Book 9?
The Trojan army is about to attack the camp.
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What does Agamemnon propose doing when he realises the Greek army is failing?
Returning to Greece.
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Why does Diomedes encourage the Greek army to stay and fight like himself?
He knows that Troy is destined to fall.
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Who suggests that Agamemnon should make friends with Achilles after their argument?
Nestor
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Who does Agamemnon send to make peace with Achilles?
Ajax, Odysseus and Phoenix.
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What does Agamemnon offer Achilles as a peace offering?
Many gifts.
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What is Achilles doing when Agamemnon's men find him?
Playing a lyre with Patroclus.
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How does Achilles respond to Agamemnon's peace offering?
He rejects it and refuses to return to war.
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What does Achilles say his intentions are when Agamemnon's men find him?
To go home and live a long but inglorious life.
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What does Phoenix tell Achilles when he hears Achilles' plans?
A story about the importance of listening to friends in need.
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What does Agamemnon propose doing when he realises the Greek army is failing?

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Returning to Greece.

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Who suggests that Agamemnon should make friends with Achilles after their argument?

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Who does Agamemnon send to make peace with Achilles?

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