The Iliad Book 12 Study Questions

1. In The Iliad by Homer, why is the Achaean wall destined to fail?
2.  In The Iliad by Homer, how do the Trojans decide to get across the trench?
3. In The Iliad by Homer, what omen do the Trojans see when they are fighting at the wall?
4. What information do we learn in Book Twelve about the war’s outcome?
5. In Book 12 of The Iliad, what does Sarpedon’s appeal to Glaucus reveal about the theme of honor?
6. What omen do the Trojan’s see as they prepare to assault the wall?
7. How does Poulydamas interpret the sign, and what is his advice to Hektor?
8. What does Hektor decide to do?
9. Are the Trojans successful in breaking through the wall? Explain your answer.