Core Curriculum 1.1
Classical Cultures

Self-Quiz: Iliad 22

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1. At the beginning of Book 22 the first person to see Achilles is

Hektor
Andromache
Helen
Priam

2. Priam tries to persuade Hektor to come back inside the city by stating that if Hektor dies

Priam will be mutilated by his own dogs
the gods will be angry
the Trojans will have to choose a new leader
Helen will have to leave Troy

3. When Hektor first sees Achilles' shining armor, he

decides to return to Troy
prays to Apollo for help
runs away
asks Achilles to spare him

4. Which of the following best describes Zeus' attitude toward Hektor?

hostile
indifferent
affectionate
amused

5. When Hektor realizes that Athena has helped Achilles in their duel, he is

terrified
angry
confused
resigned to his fate

6. When Hektor is killed, Andromache is

at home preparing a bath for Hektor
at Athena's temple praying
at the gates of Troy
with Priam and Hekabe, watching the duel from the wall

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