Iliad Overview Quiz - eNotes.com

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

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

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

Question Answer Choices Poulydamas is a coward and afraid of death 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which immortal is wounded in battle?

Question Answer Choices Apollo Hemes Iris Aphrodite

Which immortal agrees to help the Trojans?

Question Answer Choices Hera Athene Zeus Apollo

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

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