The Story of Achilles

Which city refused to join the Greek army in the war against the Trojans?

• Thebes

• Athens

• Sparta

• Corinth

Who was the beautiful captive taken by King Agamemnon?

• Chryseis

• Helen

• Andromache

• Briseis

What did the old priest offer King Agamemnon in exchange for his daughter?

• A gift of great treasure

• A promise of victory

• A powerful weapon

• A sacred relic

Who killed Patroclus, thinking he was Achilles?

• Prince Hector

• King Agamemnon

• Paris

• Apollo

How was Achilles ultimately killed?

• An arrow to his heel

• A sword to his heart

• A spear to his chest

• A fall from a cliff

What was Achilles' only weak spot, and why?

• Achilles' sword because it was made of plastic

• Achilles' shield because it was made of ice

• Achilles' armor because it was made of aluminum foil

• Achilles' heel because that was the only spot that the River Styx water didn't touch.

What is the figurative meaning of "Achilles' Heel?"

• A person's greatest strength.
• A historical battle tactic.
• A type of Greek armor.
• A person's weakness or vulnerable point.

Which sentence below correctly uses "Achilles' Heel" figuratively?

• His strength in battle was his Achilles' Heel, making him invincible.
• The team's strategy was their Achilles' Heel, ensuring their victory.
• His inability to delegate tasks was his Achilles' Heel, undermining his leadership.
• Her talent for singing was her Achilles' Heel, leading to her fame.

Which sentence below incorrectly uses "Achilles' Heel" figuratively?

• He’s a brilliant soccer player, but his temper is his Achilles’ heel.

• Public speaking is her Achilles’ heel, even though she’s confident in most situations

• His Achilles' Heel is that he runs marathons every weekend.
• The company’s outdated software became its Achilles’ heel in the competitive tech industry.