The Iliad

Question 1

Who was married to King Menelaus of Sparta?

Answer 1

Helen

Question 2

Who took Helen back to Troy?

Answer 2

Paris

Question 2

Who did King Menelaus ask for help to rescue Helen?

Answer 2

C) King Agamemnon (His Brother)

Question 3

Who led the Trojans in defending their city?

Answer 3

Hector

Question 4

What city did Paris take Helen to?

Answer 4

Troy

Question 5

Why did the Greek army set sail for Troy?

Answer 5

B) To take Helen back to King Menelaus

Question 6

Who was Achilles’ mother?

Answer 6

A sea goddess named Thetis

Question 7

What made Achilles almost invincible?

Answer 7

Being dipped in the River Styx

Question 8

What was Achilles’ one weakness?

Answer 8

His heel

Question 9

What was Odysseus most known for?

Answer 9

His cleverness

Question 10

Which hero from the Greek army in the Iliad was described as a giant warrior?

Answer 10

Ajax

Question 11

Who was the leader of the Greek army in the Iliad?

Answer 11

Agamemnon

Question 12

Who was Achille’s best friend?

Answer 12

Patroclus

Question 13

Who took Briseis from Achilles?

Answer 13

Agamemnon

Question 14

What did Achilles do to protest when Agamemnon took Briseis from him?

Answer 14

He stayed in his tent and refused to fight.

Question 15

What did Patroclus urge Achilles to do?

Answer 15

Rejoin the fight

Question 15

What was the consequence of Achilles’ withdrawal?

Answer 15

The Trojan army gained confidence

Question 16

What was the Greek army’s mission in going to Troy?

Answer 16

To defeat the Trojans and get Helen back.

Question 16

Who led the Trojans in battle?

Answer 16

Hector

Question 17

What did the Greek army need to change the Trojan War?

Answer 17

Achilles to return to the battlefield

Question 18

Who talked with Achilles about returning to the battlefield?

Answer 18

Patroclus

Question 18

Why did Achilles refuse to fight?

Answer 18

He was mad at Agamemnon for taking Breseis.

Question 19

What army does Hector fight for?

Answer 19

Trojan

Question 20

What army does Achilles fight for?

Answer 20

Greece

Question 21

Who wore Achilles' armor?

Answer 21

Patroclus

Question 22

Which warrior defeated Patroclus?

Answer 22

Hector

Question 23

Why did Patroclus wear Achilles' armor?

Answer 23

He wanted to inspire soldiers of the Greek army to fight.

Question 24

How did Achilles react to Patroclus' fall?

Answer 24

He felt guilty and angry. He wanted to avenge his death by going after Hector.

Question 25

What did Hector request from Achilles?

Answer 25

To return his body for a proper burial.

Question 26

How did the battle between Patroclus and Hector end?

Answer 26

Hector was victorious.

Question 27

What did Hector request from Achilles?

Answer 27

Anger and grief. He was upset with Hector for killing his best friend Patroclus.

Question 28

What emotion did Achilles feel after victory?

Answer 28

Sadness

Question 29

How did Achilles honor Patroclus?

Answer 29

He held a proper burial for him.

Question 29

Who is the main hero of The Iliad?

Answer 29

Achilles

Question 29

What did Achilles realize about strength?

Answer 29

Strength is found in love.

Question 30

True or false: The Iliad is a modern story.

Answer 30

Almost 3,000 years old. It was probably composed in the 7th or 8th century BCE.

Question 31

What was Achilles' weak spot?

Answer 31

His Heel

Question 31

Who shot Achilles in the heel with an arrow?

Answer 31

Paris

Question 32

What did Achilles wear in battle?

Answer 32

Golden armor

Question 33

What was the Trojan Horse used for?

Answer 33

A trap to sneak into the city of Troy.

Question 34

Whose idea was the Trojan Horse?

Answer 34

Odysseus

Question 35

What did the Greek soldiers hiding in the Trojan Horse do at night?

Answer 35

Snuck out and attacked the people of Troy.