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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?

They were written in iambic pentameter Signup and view all the answers

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

In the mid-6th century BCE 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?

Their depiction of gods and heroes from Greek mythology Signup and view all the answers

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

Indicates a person's weak spot or vulnerability Signup and view all the answers

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

Being a trick used to deceive the Trojans Signup and view all the answers

Why is Odysseus considered famous in Greek mythology?

For his cleverness and strategic thinking Signup and view all the answers

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

The Trojan War Signup and view all the answers