The Iliad Books 1-10 Quiz

Who is the author of The Iliad?

• Virgil

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Homer

Which city is the setting for The Iliad?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Rome

• Troy

Who is the main hero of The Iliad?

• Odysseus

• Hercules

• Achilles

• Zeus

Which Greek goddess supports the Trojans in the war?

• Artemis

• Athena

• Aphrodite

• Hera

What is the role of the gods in The Iliad?

• The gods in The Iliad are fictional characters created by the author.

• The gods in The Iliad are mortal beings with no special powers.

• The gods in The Iliad are mere spectators and do not interfere in the mortal world.

• The gods in The Iliad intervene in the mortal world, influencing the outcomes of battles and the fates of the characters.

What is the heroic code in The Iliad?

• A list of weapons that heroes must use in battle

• A set of values that ancient Greeks believed were essential for a hero to live up to, including courage, honor, loyalty, hospitality, and respect for the gods.

• A code of conduct that only applies to Greek gods

• A set of rules that heroes must follow in battle

Which Greek warrior is known for his rage and anger?

• Hercules

• Achilles

• Zeus

• Perseus

Who is the king of Troy?

• Paris

• Hector

• Achilles

• Priam

What is the cause of the Trojan War?

• Helen's betrayal of her husband

• Discovery of gold in Troy

• A disagreement over trade routes

• Abduction of Helen

Achilles asks his sea-goddess mother to ask Zeus to turn the tide of the war against the Greeks.

• True

• False