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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What frightens Hector's son?
(a) His sword.
(b) The plume on his helmet.
(c) The sounds of battle.
(d) The noise of his armor.

2. What prevents Diomedes from killing Glaukos?
(a) Their ancestors were friends.
(b) They realize they are on the same side.
(c) They realize they are relatives.
(d) The gods interfere.

3. Who is Hera's messenger to Achilles?
(a) She goes herself.
(b) Artemis.
(c) Athena.
(d) Iris.

4. What does Poulydamas suggest to Hector?
(a) That the men don't cross the ditch.
(b) That the men build a bridge to cross the ditch.
(c) That the men get off their horses to cross the ditch.
(d) That the men climb on their horses' backs to cross the ditch.

5. What does Hector do when the Trojans are forced to retreat?
(a) Goes into the city and asks the elders and women to pray to the gods.
(b) Goes into the city and asks the elders and women to sacrifice to the gods.
(c) Goes into the city and gives a speech to the elders and women.
(d) Goes into the city and asks the elders and women to evacuate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the Greeks build without Poseidon's permission?

2. What does Paris promise to Hector when Hector finds him after the Trojans retreat to the city?

3. Where do the Greeks retreat to?

4. Where does Hector find Paris after the Trojans are forced to retreat?

5. Who does Hector pray to for his son to be a great ruler?

(see the answer key)

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