Iliad Introduction

The poem preceding The Odyssey and narrating the Trojan War is named _____.

Match the following

• Calypso

• A peace offering given to the Trojans by the Greeks.

• Circe

• A one eyed cyclops who ate two of Odysseus' men.

• Polyphemus

• They lived off of a plant that made people forgetful and lose their desires.

• The Trojan Horse

• A beautiful women who fell in love with Odysseus and lived with him alone for 7 years.

• The Lotus Eaters

• A sorceress that turned Odysseus men into pigs.

What is the primary theme of the Iliad?

• Love and Romance

• War and Heroism

• Adventure and Exploration

• Peace and Harmony

Who is the author traditionally credited with writing the Iliad?

• Homer

• Virgil

• Sophocles

• Aristotle

Which Greek hero's anger is a central focus in the Iliad?

• Odysseus

• Achilles

• Hector

• Paris

The Iliad is set during which historical event?

• The Peloponnesian War

• The Trojan War

• The Persian Wars

• The Battle of Marathon

Which goddess is said to have caused the Trojan War by offering the golden apple?

• Hera

• Athena

• Aphrodite

• Artemis

What is the role of the gods in the Iliad?

• They are indifferent to human affairs

• They actively intervene in the war

• They are only mentioned in passing

• They are portrayed as powerless

Which character is known for his wisdom and is a key advisor in the Iliad?

• Nestor

• Menelaus

• Agamemnon

• Ajax

What is the significance of the shield of Achilles in the Iliad?

• It represents peace

• It symbolizes the world and life

• It is a gift from Zeus

• It is a symbol of betrayal