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Read: The aged Priam was the first of all whose eyes saw him . . . . The old man groaned aloud and with both hands high uplifted beat his head, and groaned amain, and spoke supplicating his beloved son, who there still in front of the gateway stood fast in determined fury to fight with Achilleus. The old man stretching his hands out called pitifully to him: "Hektor, beloved child, do not wait the attack of this man alone, away from the others. You might encounter your destiny beaten down by Peleion, since he is far stronger than you are." –The Iliad of Homer, Richard Lattimore What does Priam's perspective reveal about the fight between Hektor and Achilleus? A. Achilleus is a serious threat to Hektor. B. Achilleus will not be able to find Hektor. C. Apollo will save Hektor. D. Priam will send Hektor's brothers to help.

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A. Achilleus is a serious threat to Hektor.

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The correct answer to this question is A. Achilleus is a serious threat to Hektor.

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In the passage, Priam is groaning and supplicating to his son. The most notorious part is when he tells him "... you may encounter your destiny beaten down by Peleion, since he is far stronger than you are."

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