The Iliad Quiz Questions | Quiz: Book 17 to Book 21

Quiz: Book 17 to Book 21

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. What instructions does Achilles give to his horses?
a) To prevent any Trojans from stopping him.
b) To run over any Trojans in his way.
c) To return him home when he is done fighting.
d) To return him to the Greeks when he is done fighting.

2. What happens to Patroclus' horses?
a) They run back to the ships because they fear the noise of the battle.
b) Zeus breathes strength into them so they can return to the ships.
c) Menelaus takes them back to the ships with Patroclus' body.
d) The horses die.

3. What are Patroclus' horses doing after Patroclus dies while there is a fight over his body?
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