Quiz sets
2 Homer epic quizzes
Homer’s two legendary epics
The Odyssey Quiz & The Iliad Quiz
Take on Homer’s two legendary epics in two fast multiplayer quizzes. Start with The Odyssey and Odysseus’s journey home, then test your group on Achilles, Hector, the gods, and the war at Troy in The Iliad.
What you'll play
Choose one of two 25-question quizzes and play live with your group. Inspired to revisit the original story after Christopher Nolan’s adaptation? Start with The Odyssey, then continue with The Iliad and the legendary war at Troy.
Questions
25 questions per set
Duration
5-10 min per set
Difficulty
Mixed
- Accessible mythology and literature trivia for friends, families, coworkers, classrooms, and game nights.
- Create a room, share the code, and play live from separate devices.
- No sign-up required.
Choose The Odyssey Quiz or The Iliad Quiz
Start with the journey home or enter the conflict at Troy, then create a room and play live.
Arts & Literature
Play this quizThe Odyssey Quiz
Follow Odysseus home to Ithaca through gods, monsters, disguises, temptation, loyalty, Penelope’s challenge, and the final tests of identity.
25 questions5-10 minMixed
Best for: Mythology fans, book clubs, classrooms, families, friends, and mixed-knowledge groups
Arts & Literature
Play this quizThe Iliad Quiz
Enter the conflict at Troy with Achilles, Hector, Patroclus, Priam, rival armies, intervening gods, honour, glory, rage, and grief.
25 questions5-10 minMixed
Best for: Greek mythology fans, history groups, classrooms, film fans, and competitive trivia players
Sample questions
Preview the mix of familiar myths, central characters, and tougher details included in both Homer quizzes.
Which island is Odysseus trying to return to?
What must a suitor do to win Penelope's bow contest?
What emotion does the Iliad announce in its opening lines?
In the wider story of the Trojan War, which object is associated with the fall of Troy?
Homer epic warm-up facts
Warm up with a few stable facts about the poems and their cultural legacy.
The Iliad and the Odyssey are traditionally attributed to Homer.
The Odyssey is built around nostos, the Greek idea of homecoming or return.
The word “odyssey” now describes a long and eventful journey or experience.
The Iliad ends with Hector’s funeral, before Troy falls.
The famous story of Achilles’s vulnerable heel comes from later tradition, not from the Iliad itself.
How it works
Choose the Homer quiz that fits your group, then host a live mythology game in minutes.
Step 1
Choose an epic
Start with Odysseus’s journey home or enter the conflict between Achilles and Hector.
Step 2
Create a room
Create a live multiplayer quiz room in seconds. No sign-up required.
Step 3
Share the code and play
Share the room code and play live from separate devices.
Best for
These Homer quizzes work best for groups that want recognizable mythology, memorable characters, and a few tougher details without needing a particular translation or edition.
Mythology fansFriends and familiesClassrooms and book clubsOffice breaksRemote teamsFilm and literature groups
Homer’s two legendary epics FAQ
What are The Odyssey Quiz and The Iliad Quiz?
They are two fast multiplayer quizzes about Homer’s epics, their best-known heroes and episodes, and the wider cultural tradition around the Trojan War.
How many questions are in each quiz?
Each quiz contains exactly 25 questions. The Odyssey Quiz appears first, followed by The Iliad Quiz.
Do I need to have read Homer’s poems?
No. The quizzes mix familiar mythology, central events, cultural references, and a small number of tougher details for a general audience.
Do the questions depend on a particular translation?
No. The questions avoid disputed wording, translation-specific details, and spelling-based traps.
Can offices and remote teams play live?
Yes. Create a room, share the room code, and play from separate devices. No sign-up required.
Are the quizzes available in English and Spanish?
Yes. Questions and answer options are available in English and Spanish, and both languages can be used in the same live room.
Is this an official movie quiz?
No. This independent quiz is based on Homer’s epics and their cultural legacy. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by any film studio or production.
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Ready to test your knowledge of Homer’s epics?
Choose The Odyssey Quiz or The Iliad Quiz, create a room, and play live with your group. No sign-up required.
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