Classical Reference Library
Explore resources devoted to Homer’s Iliad, including teacher and student guides, character and theme studies, discussion questions, quotations, background materials, quizzes, worksheets, and other resources designed to support reading, teaching, and deeper understanding of the poem.
FOR STUDENTS
A student-friendly guide to recognizing and analyzing Homer’s epic similes, with a printable organizer that helps students move from identifying a comparison to explaining what it contributes to the poem.
Read resource →FOR STUDENTS
A clear, student-friendly guide to the essential words and ideas needed to understand Homer’s Iliad, from honor and glory to epic similes, fate, and divine intervention.
Read resource →FOR STUDENTS
A clear introduction to the Greek mythological background students need before reading Homer, including the Trojan War, the major gods, the House of Atreus, the judgment of Paris, and the events that connect The Iliad and The Odyssey.
Read resource →HOMER—IN HIS OWN WORDS
Selected passages from Ian Johnston's Iliad Translation
Read resource →THE ILIAD • TEACHER GUIDE
Practical guidance for teaching Homer’s Iliad in high school, including background students actually need, suggested books for close reading, approaches to the battle scenes, discussion strategies, a flexible four-week pacing model, and assessment ideas.
Read resource →FOR STUDENTS
A student-friendly guide to the heroic values that shape the Iliad, explaining honor, glory, and shame through Achilles, Agamemnon, Hector, and Patroclus, with a printable character-analysis worksheet.
Read resource →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.
Read resource →FOR TEACHERS
Eight printable worksheets for reading, discussion, close reading, and written response as students work through Homer’s Iliad.
Read resource →FOR TEACHERS
A flexible four-week plan for teaching Homer’s Iliad, with suggested readings, themes, classroom activities, and assessments.
Read resource →FOR TEACHERS
Short-response questions, analytical writing prompts, and full essay assignments for studying Homer’s Iliad.
Read resource →FOR STUDENTS
An illustrated-literature study guide exploring the extraordinary shield Hephaestus makes for Achilles in Book 18 of Homer's Iliad. Examines its scenes of peace, war, work, and celebration, with a printable analysis organizer.
Read resource →A READER’S GUIDE
A Guide to the Major Characters in Homer’s Iliad
Read resource →THE ILIAD • QUIZ
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.
Read resource →THE ILIAD • QUIZ
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.
Read resource →THE ILIAD • QUIZ
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.
Read resource →THE ILIAD • QUIZ
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.
Read resource →THE ILIAD • QUIZ
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.
Read resource →THE ILIAD • QUIZ
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 →Hi! 👋 How can we help you today?
We're away right now. Leave your details and a message, and we'll get back to you by email.
