The Iliad Book 24 Quiz

In Book 24 of the Iliad, which character persuades Achilles to return Hector's body to Priam?

• Agamemnon

• Thetis

• Apollo

• Priam

What action does Priam take to persuade Achilles to return Hector's body?

• He offers a large sum of gold and treasures.

• He threatens Achilles with his army.

• He promises eternal friendship and support.

• He pleads with Achilles to consider his own father.

How does Achilles react upon seeing Priam begging for Hector's body?

• He refuses to listen to Priam's plea.

• He is moved to tears and grants Priam's request.

• He becomes angry and threatens Priam.

• He consults the gods for guidance.

Which god helps Priam safely reach Achilles' tent?

• Apollo

• Athena

• Hermes

• Zeus

After receiving Hector's body, what gesture does Achilles make as a sign of respect and mourning?

• He sets up a grand funeral pyre for Hector.

• He leads a procession in honor of Hector.

• He places Hector's body on a bed of flowers.

• He joins Priam in mourning for his son.

What does Achilles promise Priam after Hector's burial?

• To lead his armies in battle against Troy.

• To spare Priam's life in the war.

• To return Hector's armor and weapons.

• To protect Priam's family after the war ends.

Which emotion best describes Achilles' feelings towards Priam by the end of Book 24?

• Hatred

• Pity

• Indifference

• Envy

What does the return of Hector's body symbolize in the Iliad?

• The triumph of the Trojan forces

• The end of the feud between Achilles and Hector

• The inevitability of fate and destiny

• The importance of honoring the dead

How does Book 24 conclude the epic poem, the Iliad?

• With a victory celebration in Achilles' camp

• With Achilles' reconciliation with the gods

• With Hector's funeral and Troy's mourning

• With Priam's departure from the Greek camp

What thematic significance does the interaction between Achilles and Priam in Book 24 serve in the Iliad?

• It emphasizes the power of vengeance.

• It highlights the importance of humility and compassion.

• It showcases the inevitability of war.

• It underscores the divine intervention in mortal affairs.