Answer:
I would say A for 1, and D for 2.
Step-by-step explanation:
.1: Although Odysseus was not exactly a peaceful man (he would go to war, or engage into violence, if necessary). He was actually said to be pretty brave and strong. However, he was all about finishing a war the fastest and smartest way as possible, by outwitting his enemies through strategy. Therefore his main goal was to achieve peace with the fewest casualties as possible.
In contrast to him, Achilles was all about achieving glory and perpetuating his name. And for that, he was willing to kill as many men as possible, and engaging in as many battles he could. He was wild, but not meek.
.2: One cannot be entirely sure that this statement is a fact, because no proof has been given.
Having in mind that an assertion is a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief, according to the Oxford Dictionary, a common assertion would be the best option. Since what is known for sure, is that this is a statement of a fact. Whether it's real or not, is another matter.