The Lasting Influence of Greek Literature: Fable Interpretation
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Which Greek epic poem is about the hero Odysseus?

  • The Aeneid
  • The Odyssey (correct)
  • The Argonautica
  • The Iliad

What does the phrase 'Achilles' heel' refer to?

  • A legendary battle during the Trojan War
  • The name of a famous Greek warrior
  • A physical weakness or vulnerability (correct)
  • A type of Greek sandal

How did the Greeks finally defeat the Trojans, according to the Odyssey?

  • They used a giant catapult to breach the city walls
  • They pretended to retreat, then attacked while the Trojans celebrated
  • They built a large wooden horse and hid soldiers inside it (correct)
  • They bribed a Trojan soldier to open the gates

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of the Greek epic poems?

<p>They were written in iambic pentameter (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, when were the Iliad and Odyssey first recorded in writing?

<p>In the mid-6th century BCE (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why the Greek epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey, are still read in the 21st century?

<p>Their depiction of gods and heroes from Greek mythology (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the term 'Achilles' heel' in modern language?

<p>Indicates a person's weak spot or vulnerability (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Trojan Horse in Greek mythology primarily known for?

<p>Being a trick used to deceive the Trojans (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Odysseus considered famous in Greek mythology?

<p>For his cleverness and strategic thinking (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What major historical event do the Iliad and Odyssey provide accounts of?

<p>The Trojan War (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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