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The Iliad: Book 12 Quiz

Question 1 of 8

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What will happen to the Achaen walls when Troy falls?

Select one of the following:

  • they will be destroyed by the gods

  • they will be set in gold

  • they will hold until the end of time

  • they will keep the barbarians at bay

Explanation

Question 2 of 8

1

What keeps the Trojan chariots from breaching the Achaean fortifications?

Select one of the following:

  • a trench dug in front of them

  • the goddess Athena

  • fear of Hector

  • their horses were stolen

Explanation

Question 3 of 8

1

Who encourages Hector to have his men storm the ramparts?

Select one of the following:

  • Polydamas

  • Menestheus

  • Great Ajax

  • Teucer

Explanation

Question 4 of 8

1

What animals are part of the sign to the Trojans just before they storm the ramparts?

Select one of the following:

  • eagle and serpent

  • frog and serpent

  • eagle and stag

  • dove and serpent

Explanation

Question 5 of 8

1

How does Polydamas interpret the sign of the eagle and serpent?

Select one of the following:

  • that the charge against the ramparts will fail

  • that they will be successful in battle this day

  • that the men should have stayed with their chariots

  • that the walls of Troy will fall

Explanation

Question 6 of 8

1

Which Trojans lead the charge at the ramparts?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Glaucus

  • Sarpedon

  • Hector

  • Polydamas

Explanation

Question 7 of 8

1

Which Achaeans hold back the Trojans at the ramparts?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Menestheus

  • Great Ajax

  • Teucer

  • Odysseus

Explanation

Question 8 of 8

1

Hector shatters one of the gates with a:

Select one of the following:

  • boulder

  • spear

  • oxen

  • log

Explanation