Exploring The Iliad and Its Heroes

What is the primary theme of "The Iliad"?

• The journey of Odysseus

• The Trojan War

• The creation of the world

• The adventures of Hercules

Who is the epic hero in "The Iliad"?

• Odysseus

• Achilles

• Hercules

• Jason

What is an "epic simile"?

• A short comparison using "like" or "as"

• A detailed and extended comparison

• A metaphor that describes a hero

• A type of poem

What does "in medias res" mean in storytelling?

• Starting at the beginning

• Starting in the middle of the action

• Starting at the end

• Starting with a flashback

Who is the ruler of the sea in Greek mythology?

• Zeus

• Hades

• Poseidon

• Aelous

What is "hubris" in Greek literature?

• Extreme pride or arrogance

• A type of weapon

• A form of hospitality

• A musical instrument

Who wrote "The Iliad"?

• Virgil

• Homer

• Sophocles

• Plato

What is the role of the "rhapsode" in ancient Greece?

• A warrior

• A storyteller or bard

• A philosopher

• A king

What is "xenia" in Greek culture?

• The art of war

• The practice of hospitality

• A type of dance

• A form of government

Who is the Greek god of the underworld?

• Zeus

• Poseidon

• Hades

• Aelous