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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Hector's wife go to see if she can find him?
(a) The palace.
(b) The city walls.
(c) The gardens.
(d) The town square.

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

3. What does Paris promise to Hector when Hector finds him after the Trojans retreat to the city?
(a) To prevent Hector's son from dying.
(b) To keep Hector's son safe.
(c) To return to the fighting.
(d) To direct the fighting from the walls.

4. Who kills Adrestos?
(a) Odysseus.
(b) Adrestos doesn't die.
(c) Agamemnon.
(d) Menelaus.

5. Who does Hector pray to for his son to be a great ruler?
(a) Apollo.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Ares.
(d) Athena.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Achilles tell his mother he is going to do in response to Patroclus' death?

2. Who is urging Paris to return to the battlefield?

3. What does Hector do when the Trojans are forced to retreat?

4. Why does Hector say he has to fight?

5. What does Poulydamas suggest to Hector?

(see the answer key)

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