This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Greek Classics > The Iliad > The Iliad – Quiz 15 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books The Iliad Quiz 15 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is the biggest cause of Greek failures so far in the battle at Troy? A) The Trojans are superior warriors to the Greeks. B) The Greeks cannot stay united because of infighting. C) None of the gods favor or support the Greeks in battle. D) The Greeks are far outnumbered. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The Greeks cannot stay united because of infighting. 2. How did Patroclus become such a good warrior? A) He sparred with Achilles when they were growing up. B) He learned from Zeus. C) He read a few books on the subject. D) He was taught to fight by Chiron. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He sparred with Achilles when they were growing up. 3. Some consider me as the cause of the Trojan War. The Greeks sent ships to Troy because of the beauty I hold. A) Thetis. B) Aphrodite. C) Helen. D) Eris. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Helen. 4. Achilles' best friend who stayed by his side A) Agamemnon. B) Odysseus. C) Patroclus. D) Menelaus. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Patroclus. 5. Which of the following could be an example of a truce? A) Sisters who refuse to speak to each other for a long time. B) Brothers who negotiate a settlement over a disputed game. C) A parent and child who are choosing a new school. D) An aunt and uncle buying ice cream for a child. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Brothers who negotiate a settlement over a disputed game. 6. How does Book 16 contribute to the overall story of The Iliad? A) Book 16 depicts the death of Patroclus and the rage of Achilles. B) Book 16 explores the political dynamics among the Greek warriors. C) Book 16 focuses on the relationship between Achilles and his mother, Thetis. D) Book 16 introduces a new character who becomes a key player in the story. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Book 16 depicts the death of Patroclus and the rage of Achilles. 7. Which god rescues Aeneas? A) Neptune (Poseidon). B) Young (Zeus). C) Mars (Ares). D) Mercury (Hermes). Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Neptune (Poseidon). 8. Who is the main character in the Iliad? A) Achilles. B) Hector. C) Apollos. D) Hellen. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Achilles. 9. A ..... stems from the truth but often contains demigods. A) Myth. B) Legend. C) Folktale. D) Hubris. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Legend. 10. What does Agamemnon do to Achilles that makes Achilles angry? A) Agamemnon seizes a lady from Achilles. B) Agamemnon seizes a weapon from Achilles. C) Agamemnon seizes the throne from Achilles. D) Agamemnon seizes the army from Achilles. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Agamemnon seizes a lady from Achilles. 11. Which epithet is used to describe Apollo? A) "Deadly Archer". B) "White Armed". C) "Swift Runner". D) "Lord of the City". Show Answer Correct Answer: A) "Deadly Archer". 12. Part B:Which words or phrases from the sentence helped you to determine what the word corralling means? A) Strength and calling the captains. B) Athena and strength. C) To rally them and back to assembly. D) Commoners and Odysseus. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To rally them and back to assembly. 13. What is the result of Hector and Ajax single-combat battle? A) It is a draw as they are equally matched. B) Hector slays Ajax. C) Ajax slays Hector. D) Aphrodite protects Hector by pulling him out of the battle. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It is a draw as they are equally matched. 14. Goddess of beauty A) Hera. B) Aphrodite. C) Athene. D) Thetis. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Aphrodite. 15. Who is Chryseis A) Achilles's beloved war prize. B) The wife of Menelaus who is known as the most beautiful woman in the world. C) A sea goddess and mother of Achilles. D) The daughter of Chryses and Agamemnon's war prize. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The daughter of Chryses and Agamemnon's war prize. 16. What is Achilles' reaction to Patroclus' death? A) Complete indifference. B) Intense grief and anger. C) Overwhelming joy and relief. D) Mild annoyance. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Intense grief and anger. 17. Who is the strongest member of the Achaean Army? A) Zeus. B) Aeneas. C) Achilles. D) Perseus. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Achilles. 18. Epics are usually set in: A) Any time and place will do as long as they are legendary/mythical. B) Modern times, and in modern, realistic landscapes. C) Ancient times, and in fantastical landscapes. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ancient times, and in fantastical landscapes. 19. Fiented A) Make a deceptive move. B) Movable frame for coffin. C) Vertical wooden post. D) Meet face to face to argue. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Make a deceptive move. 20. "God-like Achilles" is an example of A) An epic simile. B) A heroic epithet. C) Nostos. D) Cleos. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A heroic epithet. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGreek Classics QuizzesThe Iliad Quiz 1The Iliad Quiz 2The Iliad Quiz 3The Iliad Quiz 4The Iliad Quiz 5The Iliad Quiz 6The Iliad Quiz 7The Iliad Quiz 8The Iliad Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books