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Quiz about The Iliad and the Odyssey
Quiz about The Iliad and the Odyssey

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.
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Author
ncterp
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
410,530
Updated
Feb 28 24
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
371
Last 3 plays: Guest 151 (9/10), Guest 125 (9/10), elon78 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. The Iliad is generally telling a story about which war(s)? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The stories told in these two epic poems take place during which historical age? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Odysseus is the main character in the 'Odyssey'. What is the story about? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Odysseus is the protagonist in the 'Odyssey'. Who is his divine antagonist? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Who is the commander of the Greek army in the 'Iliad'? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What precipitated the war, as told in the 'Iliad'? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What was Achilles' main character flaw? Hint


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


Question 9 of 10
9. What was the cause of the rage and fury that Achilles felt toward his commander, Agamemnon? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Who is the King of the Gods? Hint





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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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