Iliad Overview Quiz - eNotes.com

What does the seer, Kalchas, say must be done to stop the attacks on the Achaians?

Question Answer Choices Agamemnon must offer a sacrifice to Apollo Retreat and never return Achilleus must renounce his father Chryseis must be returned

Why does Poulydamas advise Hecktor to call off the attack and turn back?

Question Answer Choices He has been visited in a dream and told of their pending failure An omen from Zeus: An eagle flying overhead with a snake drops it among the troops He knows Hecktor has only his own interests, and not the interests of his men, at heart Poulydamas is a coward and afraid of death

Thetis knows of her son, Achilles, fate. What is it?

Question Answer Choices His wife will bear the next legendary Greek warrior He will die at a young age He will be a great and powerful leader He will raise the largest army the world has ever known

Which immortal agrees to help the Trojans?

Question Answer Choices Athene Hera Zeus Apollo

Which immortal is wounded in battle?

Question Answer Choices Hemes Apollo Iris Aphrodite

What were Achilleus’s and Agamemnon’s rewards for sacking the city of Thebe?

Question Answer Choices Handcrafted swords and shields bearing their crest Gold and silver goblets emblazoned with their names A rise in rank in the military Maidens

Why do the Trojans attempt to break through the wall on foot?

Question Answer Choices They have been told by Zeus to do so They think this will be an unexpected approach The wall is only scalable in this way Their horses are afraid to cross the ditch

Why does Achilles not have his armor?

Question Answer Choices It was stolen by Ares He gave it to Patroklos who died in it, in battle He lost it during another battle He thought the gods would protect him and did not bring it

Why does Achilles feel it is pointless to fight the Trojans?

Question Answer Choices The Trojans are better armed The Trojans have knowledge of the land that the Greeks do not The gods are on the Trojans side The Trojans have superior training

What will the winner of the fight between Menealous and Paris win?

Question Answer Choices 100 gold coins The winner’s pick of a woman from the royal court Helen and all of her goods A medal of honor