The Iliad reading assignments Jim Roth’s Website

Reading Assignment #1

Introduction to Homer and the two epic poems--pp. 100-106

Book I--pp. 107-122, “The Rage of Achilles”

TAKE QUIZ #1—this quiz is only on Book 1—no questions on the text’s introduction

Reading Assignment #2

Books VI--pp. 122-132, “Hector Returns to Troy”

Book IX—pp. 132-148, “The Embassy of Achilles”

TAKE QUIZ #2 on books VI and IX

Reading Assignment #3

Books XVI--pp. 148-158, “Patroclus Fights and Dies”

Book XVIII--pp. 158-173, “The Shield of Achilles”

TAKE QUIZ #3 on books XVI and XVIII

Reading Assignment #4

Book XXII--pp. 173-186, “The Death of Hector”

Book XXIV--pp. 187-205, “Achilles and Priam”

TAKE QUIZ #4 on books XXII and XXIV