The Iliad, Books XVII-XXI

The Iliad, Books XVII-XXI

10th Grade - University

25 Qs

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The Iliad, Books XVII-XXI

The Iliad, Books XVII-XXI

Assessment

Quiz

English

10th Grade - University

Medium

CCSS
RL.11-12.9, RL.9-10.10, RL.9-10.9

+3

Standards-aligned

Created by

Emily Houdersheldt

Used 9+ times

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25 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which warrior first defends Patroclus's body?

Menelaus

Achilles

Agamemnon

Hector

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After stripping Patroclus's armor, what is Hector's plan for the body?

To give it back to Achilles.

To bury it in Troy.

To feed it to the dogs.

To burn the body in Achilles's view.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which god says, "I do indeed endow [Hector] wigh great might now, but as against this you shall not return from battle..."?

Minerva (Athena)

Jove (Zeus)

Mars (Ares)

Venus (Aphrodite)

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

4.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What things does Hector promise to anyone who helps him recover Patroclus's body?

Half of the spoils

Equal honor with Hector

A chance to lead the next battle

Patroclus's armor

His firstborn daughter in marriage

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which goddess came down to encourage the Greeks defending Patroclus's body?

Minerva (Athena)

Venus (Aphrodite)

Juno (Hera)

Diana (Artemis)

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

6.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

While Menelaus and Meriones carry Patroclus's body, which TWO warriors defend them?

Ajax the Greater

Achilles

Ajax the Lesser

Agamemnon

Antilochus

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these grieving actions does Achilles not perform upon hearing of Patroclus's death?

Pouring dust over his head

Flinging himself down upon the ground

Tearing at his hair

Making cuts along his legs

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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