The Iliad Flashcards
1
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Who was married to King Menelaus of Sparta?
A
Helen
2
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Who took Helen back to Troy?
A
Paris
2
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Who did King Menelaus ask for help to rescue Helen?
A
C) King Agamemnon (His Brother)
3
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Who led the Trojans in defending their city?
A
Hector
4
Q
What city did Paris take Helen to?
A
Troy
5
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Why did the Greek army set sail for Troy?
A
B) To take Helen back to King Menelaus
6
Q
Who was Achilles’ mother?
A
A sea goddess named Thetis
7
Q
What made Achilles almost invincible?
A
Being dipped in the River Styx
8
Q
What was Achilles’ one weakness?
A
His heel
9
Q
What was Odysseus most known for?
A
His cleverness
10
Q
Which hero from the Greek army in the Iliad was described as a giant warrior?
A
Ajax
11
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Who was the leader of the Greek army in the Iliad?
A
Agamemnon
12
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Who was Achille’s best friend?
A
Patroclus
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