Classical Reference Library
Ready-to-use quizzes for the classics, designed to help teachers assess background knowledge, reading comprehension, and understanding of major characters, events, and themes.
THE ILIAD • QUIZ
A 10-question reading quiz on Books 21–24 of Homer’s Iliad, covering Achilles and Hector, the treatment of Hector’s body, Patroclus’ funeral games, Priam’s appeal to Achilles, and Hector’s funeral.
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A ready-to-use 10-question background quiz introducing students to Homer’s Iliad, the Trojan War, Achilles, epic poetry, the gods, honor, and heroism. Includes a free printable student PDF and teacher answer key.
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A ready-to-use 10-question quiz covering Books 1–4 of Homer’s Iliad, including Apollo’s plague, Achilles’ quarrel with Agamemnon, Briseis, Achilles’ withdrawal, and Paris and Menelaus. Includes a printable student PDF and teacher answer key.
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A 10-question reading quiz on Books 5–8 of Homer’s Iliad, covering Diomedes in battle, divine intervention, Hector and Andromache, Ajax and Hector, and the Trojan advance.
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A 10-question reading quiz on Books 9–12 of Homer’s Iliad, covering the embassy to Achilles, Achilles’ refusal, the night raid, the wounded Greek leaders, and Hector’s breakthrough of the Greek defenses.
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A 10-question reading quiz on Books 13–16 of Homer’s Iliad, covering the crisis at the Greek ships, Patroclus’ decision to fight in Achilles’ armor, the death of Sarpedon, and the events leading to Patroclus’ death.
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A 10-question reading quiz on Books 17–20 of Homer’s Iliad, covering the struggle for Patroclus’ body, Achilles’ grief, the Shield of Achilles, reconciliation with Agamemnon, and Achilles’ return to battle.
Read resource →THE ODYSSEY • QUIZ
A ready-to-use 10-question pre-reading quiz covering the essential background students need before beginning Homer’s Odyssey, including the Trojan War, Ithaca, key characters, xenia, and in medias res. Includes a free printable student PDF for classroom use.
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A ready-to-use 10-question reading quiz covering Books 1–4 of Homer’s Odyssey, including Athena’s guidance, Telemachus’s growing independence, the suitors, and his visits to Nestor and Menelaus. Includes a free printable student PDF for classroom use.
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A ready-to-use 10-question reading quiz covering Books 5–8 of Homer’s Odyssey, including Odysseus’s departure from Calypso, his arrival in Phaeacia, Nausicaa, Alcinous and Arete, and Demodocus. Includes a free printable student PDF for classroom use.
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A ready-to-use 10-question reading quiz covering Books 9-12 of Homer's Odyssey, including the Cicones, Polyphemus, Aeolus, Circe, the underworld, the Sirens, Scylla, and the cattle of Helios. Includes a free printable student PDF for classroom use.
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A ready-to-use 10-question reading quiz covering Books 13-16 of Homer's Odyssey, including Odysseus's return to Ithaca, Eumaeus, Telemachus's homecoming, the suitors' ambush, and the reunion of Odysseus and Telemachus. Includes a free printable student PDF for classroom use.
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A ready-to-use 10-question reading quiz covering Books 17-20 of Homer's Odyssey, including Odysseus's return to the palace in disguise, the suitors, Penelope, Eurycleia's recognition, and the omens that foreshadow the suitors' fate. Includes a free printable student PDF for classroom use.
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A ready-to-use 10-question reading quiz covering Books 21-24 of Homer's Odyssey, including the bow contest, the defeat of the suitors, Penelope's recognition of Odysseus, Laertes, and the final restoration of peace in Ithaca. Includes a free printable student PDF for classroom use.
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