Core Curriculum 1.1
Classical Cultures

Self-Quiz on Book 18 of Homer's Iliad

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1. When Achilles hears of Patroklos' death, he

curses Zeus
rolls in the dust, weeping
rushes back into the battle to avenge his friend
prays to Zeus for revenge

2. When Thetis hears Achilles' lamentation, she and the other Nereids are

enjoying a celebration beneath the waves
preparing to attend a feast on Olympos
guiding seafarers over the waters
mourning the coming death of Achilles

3. Without armor, Achilles cannot return to the battle. Nevertheless, he

frightens the Trojans with a great war-cry
sends more troops to help the Greeks
asks Thetis to help the Greeks win the battle
hurls his ash-wood spear at the advancing Trojan army

4. When his brother Poulydamas advises him to withdraw the Trojan army inside the city walls, Hektor

angrily refuses because he believes that he can drive the Greeks into the sea
takes Poulydamas' advice and prepares to retreat
seeks a truce with the Greeks
asks the advice of the Trojan elders

5. When he is asked by Thetis to make new armor for Achilles, Hephaistos

fears the anger of Zeus
complains that he does not receive enough prizes
gladly complies with Thetis' request
demands that Thetis do him a favor in return

6. Which of the following are represented on Achilles' new shield?

deeds of famous heroes
the fall of Troy
festivals of the gods
none of the above

7. Which of the following are represented on Achilles' new shield?

the arbitration of a dispute
a battle between two armies
young men and women dancing
all of the above

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