'Troy' Quotes Trivia Quiz

Answer: tomorrow

Helen says this line to Paris on the night before he returns to Troy, signifying her fear of being alone again. Because of this, Paris decides to bring her home with him.

Answer: the gods; woman; country

Hector tells this to his men to rally them in the first battle against the Greeks. The Trojan soldiers are encouraged. Still, they are unprepared to face the Greeks who have come to wage war on Troy and therefore, are easily defeated.

Answer: Achilles

Achilles says this to rally his men, the Myrmidon, minutes before they reach the shores of Troy, referring to the fact that they will be remembered forever if they help capture Troy. The men react enthusiastically and succeed in initially defeating the Trojans, although they do not join the battle again because of the dispute between Achilles and Agamemnon.

Answer: Achilles

Aware of the conflict between Achilles and Agamemnon, Odysseus gives this piece of advice to Achilles when he is summoned to Agamemnon's tent shortly after their victory at the Trojan beach. Achilles is unable to heed it, though, and lets his temper get the better of him.

Answer: Agamemnon took Briseis from him

Achilles says this to Agamemnon after Agamemnon taunts him and takes Briseis from him. Infuriated, Achilles refuses to keep fighting for Agamemnon, which results in the defeat of the Greeks.

Answer: Helen

Helen says this in an effort to comfort Paris, whose pride has been wounded after his battle with Menelaus, wherein he had to run away to his brother. Paris is still disappointed, though, and works harder in practicing his archery.

Answer: mortal

Achilles says this line to Briseis, the cousin of Paris and Hector. She is also a shrine maiden at the temple of Apollo, and this is said in an effort to enlighten her about the nature of the gods she serves. To this, Briseis replies that she had thought Achilles was a dumb brute but is apparently wrong in her assumption.

Answer: He does not fear anyone

Odysseus gives this answer to Achilles when Achilles asks him if Agamemnon is supposed to be feared. Odysseus tries to convince Achilles to fight with the Greeks again. Achilles is not convinced, though and prepares to leave, instead.

Answer: Odysseus

Odysseus tells this to Achilles when Achilles asks him why he serves Agamemnon. Odysseus, too, is a king of Ithaca and he knows his country cannot afford an enemy like Agamemnon.

Answer: lions

Achilles says this to Hector before they begin fighting each other shortly after Hector kills Achilles' cousin, Patroclus. Hector knows he cannot win against Achilles and therefore, tries to make a pact about their being buried with honor, but Achilles refuses. Achilles defeats Hector and drags his body behind his chariot. King Priam comes to his tent later, though, to beg for his son's body that he may be given an honorable burial.