WorksheetsThe Iliad_April 20th
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 19mins
The battle presented in the book is between the____.
East and West
Greeks and Trojans
Texans and Californians
North and South
King Agamemnon was wounded during the battle.
True
False
Who spoke the following words:
"I wish that I had wounded you in the loin, bold Diomed, then you would have troubled the men of Troy no more!"
Hector
Agamemnon
Menelaus
Paris
Where did Paris wound Machaon during the battle?
Ankle
Knee
Shoulder
Chest
What does the eagle represent in the following excerpt?
"An eagle had caught a great snake, and was carrying it in his claws to give to its young ones for food. But the snake fought fiercely for its life, and writhed itself about till it bit the bird upon the breast. And when the eagle felt that it had been bitten, it dropped the snake into the middle of two armies, and flew away with a loud cry."
The potential fate of the Greeks
The potential fate of the Trojans
The glory of Hector
The glory of Ajax
After Poseidon helps the Greeks, what does Zeus command?
Renewed strength into Hector's body
The death of Poseidon
A fight between him and Poseidon
Poseidon to only handle affairs of the sea, not the earth
Which evidence demonstrates the values of Greek/Trojan warriors?
"Surely the gods are against us; see how the string of my bow is broken, and yet it is new this very day."
"Many other of the Trojans did the Greeks slay, and many they wounded."
"And even if a man die, it is a noble thing to die fighting for his country. His wife and children shall dwell in peace, and he himself shall be famous for ever."
"Then he sprang forward, and the Trojans followed him with a great shout."
"Ajax drove his spear through the shield and pushed him back so that he was forced to leap from the wall to the ground. But his courage was not one whit abated."
What is the definition of abated?
Cause to become smaller or less intense
Cause to become larger or more intense
A limitation
Consent; authorization.
These are words of wisdom, O Iris, yet truly, if Zeus is minded to save this city of Troy, there will be enmity without ceasing between him and me."
- Poseidon
What is the definition of enmity?
The emotions or conduct of friends
A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something
Being opposed or hostile to someone or something.
An intense feeling of deep affection.
Poseidon disobeys Zeus to help the______
Greeks
Trojans
Who injures Hector?
Paris
Menelaus
Diomed
Ajax
