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The 'Iliad' and the 'Odyssey' Trivia Quiz

THREE THOUSAND YEARS LATER and the 'Iliad' and the 'Odyssey' remain two of the most widely read books in the world. They are credited to a Greek named Homer, but no one knows for sure whether he was the single author.

A multiple-choice quiz by ncterp. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
ncterp

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
410,530

Updated
Feb 28 24

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Iliad is generally telling a story about which war(s)? Hint

The Persian Wars

The Peloponnesian War

The Trojan War

The Mycenean Wars

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Question 2 of 10

2. The stories told in these two epic poems take place during which historical age? Hint

Bronze Age

Stone Age

Iron Age

Middle Ages

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Question 3 of 10

3. Odysseus is the main character in the 'Odyssey'. What is the story about? Hint

An odyssey about the journey of the Greek ships, led by Odysseus, back to Athens.

Odysseus's heroic and victorious leadership of the Greek forces.

Odysseus's adventures and ordeals while returning home from the wars

Odysseus's travel to and adventures on Mt. Olympus

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Question 4 of 10

4. Odysseus is the protagonist in the 'Odyssey'. Who is his divine antagonist? Hint

The God Poseidon

The God Zeus

The Goddess Athena

The God Apollo

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who is the commander of the Greek army in the 'Iliad'? Hint

Agamemnon

Achilles

Odysseus

Paris

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Question 6 of 10

6. What precipitated the war, as told in the 'Iliad'? Hint

The rift between Agamemnon and Paris

Agamemnon's humiliation of Achilles

The burning of the Greek fleet

The abduction of Helen

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was Achilles' main character flaw? Hint

His stubbornness

His pride

His quest for glory

His infidelity

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Question 8 of 10

8. Achilles new armor was admired by soldiers in both armies. But it failed to protect which part of his body? Hint

His knees

His heels

His butt

His ears

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the cause of the rage and fury that Achilles felt toward his commander, Agamemnon? Hint

Agamemnon 's refusal to allow him to lead the Achaean Army

Agamemnon's selfish and reckless leadership

Achilles blames Agamemnon for the death of his best friend Patroclus

Agamemnon's refusal to give him a female war prize

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who is the King of the Gods? Hint

Aphrodite

Poseidon

Zeus

Apollo

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Iliad is generally telling a story about which war(s)?

Answer: The Trojan War

The Peloponnesian War was fought between two Greek City States, Athens and Sparta. The Trojan War lasted for more than 10 years. The story told in the 'Iliad' covers only a brief period.

2. The stories told in these two epic poems take place during which historical age?

Answer: Bronze Age

The epics are thought to have been written between 750 and 650 B.C. but the stories take place during the 12th century B.C., the Bronze Age.

3. Odysseus is the main character in the 'Odyssey'. What is the story about?

Answer: Odysseus's adventures and ordeals while returning home from the wars

It takes Odysseus ten years to return home from the Trojan War. During his absence his wife Penelope remains faithful to him despite numerous suitors.

4. Odysseus is the protagonist in the 'Odyssey'. Who is his divine antagonist?

Answer: The God Poseidon

Poseidon hates Odysseus for blinding his son Polyphemus. Poseidon constantly causes Odysseus problems during his journey home.

5. Who is the commander of the Greek army in the 'Iliad'?

Answer: Agamemnon

Agamemnon is the king and commander of the Greek forces, but Achilles is his greatest warrior. Odysseus is barely mentioned in the 'Iliad'. Paris is the son of Priam, the King of Troy.

6. What precipitated the war, as told in the 'Iliad'?

Answer: The abduction of Helen

Helen was reputed to be the most beautiful woman in the world. She became the wife of Paris, the son of the Trojan king.

7. What was Achilles' main character flaw?

Answer: His pride

Achilles' pride was such that when humiliated by Agamemnon, he refused to further participate in the war and sat by while hundreds of his countrymen were slain.

8. Achilles new armor was admired by soldiers in both armies. But it failed to protect which part of his body?

Answer: His heels

Achilles was shot by a poison arrow. He was not killed in 'The Iliad'.

9. What was the cause of the rage and fury that Achilles felt toward his commander, Agamemnon?

Answer: Agamemnon's refusal to give him a female war prize

Eventually Agamemnon and Achilles renew their friendship and Agamemnon gives Achilles the maiden Briseis, who was the war prize Achilles believed he deserved.

10. Who is the King of the Gods?

Answer: Zeus

Poseidon is the God of the Sea and Zeus' brother. Apollo is the God of the Arts and Archery and one of Zeus' sons. Aphrodite is the Godess of Love and the daughter of Zeus.

Source: Author ncterp

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