Iliad Characters and Terms Quiz

What is the significance of Achilles' heel in the Iliad?

• Achilles' heel is a metaphor for wisdom and intelligence.

• Achilles' heel is a symbol of physical strength and power.

• Achilles' heel represents a person's ability to overcome any obstacle.

• Achilles' heel represents a person's weakness or vulnerability.

Who is the greatest warrior on the Trojan side, known for his bravery and honor?

• Hector

• Achilles

• Paris

• Agamemnon

What is the fate of Hector in the Iliad?

• He is killed by Achilles

• He is captured by the Greeks

• He dies of natural causes

• He becomes the king of Troy

Who is the central character in the Iliad known for his rage and invincibility?

• Hector

• Achilles

• Odysseus

• Paris

What event sparked the Trojan War according to Greek mythology?

• Kidnapping of Helen by Achilles

• Sacrifice of Helen by Agamemnon

• Abduction of Helen by Paris

• Escape of Helen with Paris

What is the role of the Trojan Horse in the Trojan War?

• To serve as a peace offering to end the war

• To transport supplies to the city of Troy

• To infiltrate the city of Troy and win the war

• To provide shelter for the soldiers during the war

Which Greek god supported the Greeks in the Trojan War and which one supported the Trojans?

• Athena and Apollo

• Ares and Hermes

• Hera and Poseidon

• Zeus and Hades

What is the role of Zeus in the outcome of the Trojan War?

• Zeus had no impact on the outcome of the Trojan War

• Zeus was on the side of the Trojans

• Zeus was defeated by the other gods and had no influence

• Zeus influenced the events through his divine power.

What is the significance of epic poetry in ancient Greek culture?

• It was used as a form of currency in trade

• It served as a form of entertainment, education, and a way to preserve and transmit cultural and historical knowledge.

• It had no impact on ancient Greek culture

• It was only performed by women

Who is the author of the Iliad and what is the poetic form of the epic?

• Hesiod, free verse

• Virgil, haiku

• Shakespeare, sonnet

• Homer, dactylic hexameter