What does the idiom 'Achilles Heel' refer to?

Exploring the Meaning and Origin of 'Achilles Heel'

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Aiden Montgomery
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A person's strength
A person's weakness
A person's intelligence
A person's happiness
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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In what context can the idiom 'Achilles Heel' be used?
Only in serious situations
Only in jest
Only in physical contexts
Both in jest and serious situations
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of using 'Achilles Heel'?
The team's success was due to their strong defense.
The team's strength was their experienced outfielder.
Gambling was his Achilles heel.
Martin's generosity was his strength.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
From which mythology does the idiom 'Achilles Heel' originate?
Roman mythology
Norse mythology
Greek mythology
Egyptian mythology
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was Achilles' mother?
Athena
Hera
Aphrodite
Thetis
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Thetis do to try to make Achilles invulnerable?
Gave him a protective amulet
Gave him a magical shield
Dipped him in the River Styx
Fed him ambrosia
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did Achilles die according to the myth?
He drowned in the River Styx
An arrow struck his heel
He was stabbed in the heart
He was poisoned
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