WorksheetsThe Iliad Books 6-10
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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Class
Date
1.
In Book 6, what does Hector tell his wife Andromache when she begs him to stay out of battle?
a)
He must defend Troy to preserve its honor and glory
b)
He fears the consequences of appearing cowardly
c)
He promises to return safely to her
d)
He wants to avenge his fallen brothers
2.
What happens during the duel between Hector and Ajax in Book 7?
a)
Hector kills Ajax
b)
Ajax defeats Hector
c)
The fight ends in a draw as night falls
d)
The gods intervene to stop the fight
3.
What mission do Diomedes and Odysseus undertake in Book 10?
a)
Rescuing captured Greek soldiers
b)
Night spying on the Trojan camp
c)
Negotiating peace with Priam
d)
Building new fortifications
4.
What significant event occurs at Zeus' golden scales in Book 8?
a)
The weighing of Hector's and Achilles' fates
b)
The weighing of Achaeans and Trojan fates and who will die
c)
The measuring of divine intervention
d)
The balancing of day and night
5.
How does Andromache (Hector's wife) react when she sees Hector in Book 6?
a)
She celebrates his victories
b)
She laughs at his battle stories
c)
She pleads with him to stay home
d)
She offers to join him in battle
6.
What happens to Scamandrius (Hector's son) when he sees his father in Book 6?
a)
He reaches for his father's sword
b)
He cries at the sight of the helmet
c)
He boldly declares he'll be a warrior
d)
He runs to his mother in fear
7.
What strategy do the Greeks propose in Book 7 to gain advantage?
a)
Building a massive wall and trench
b)
Sending Helen back to Menelaus
c)
Attacking Troy at night
d)
Seeking alliance with other cities
8.
Zeus will continue to kill the Achaeans until
a)
they all worship him
b)
Achilles returns to battle
c)
Athena changes his mind
d)
the Trojans tear down the wall of the Achaeans
9.
Why was Odysseus chosen in Book 10 to go and scout the enemy camp?
a)
He is the strongest of all
b)
He is wisest of the Achaeans
c)
Athena favors him and will protect him
d)
He has the most experience
10.
Achilles refuses to go back and fight because
a)
he has decided to fight for the Trojans instead
b)
Agamemnon refuses to give him any gifts
c)
he is scared too fight
d)
his pride was hurt by Agamemnon
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