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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Hector say he has to fight?
(a) He is good at fighting.
(b) He needs to be a leader.
(c) It is his responsibility.
(d) It is destined by the gods.

2. What does Athena do to Achilles?
(a) Makes him more visible with a shining sun over his head.
(b) Makes him more visible with a bright star over his head.
(c) Makes him more visible by shining the sun on him.
(d) Makes him more visible with a cloud of fire over his head.

3. How do Diomedes and Glaukos seal their friendship?
(a) By trading swords.
(b) By trading armor.
(c) By trading horses.
(d) By praying together to the gods.

4. What is the eagle carrying when it appears as a sign as the Trojans are trying to cross the ditch on foot?
(a) A rabbit.
(b) A deer.
(c) A lamb.
(d) A red snake.

5. Why does Andromache not want Hector to go back to the battle?
(a) She does not want to be a widow and her son an orphan.
(b) She does not want to live without him.
(c) She wants him to take over for Paris.
(d) She does not want him to kill any more Greeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Hector's wife go to see if she can find him?

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

3. Where do the Greeks retreat to?

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

5. Who is the fire god?

(see the answer key)

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