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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is the fire god?
(a) Mars.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Hephaestus.
(d) Apollo.

3. What does Achilles tell his mother he is going to do in response to Patroclus' death?
(a) Enter the fighting because he should have been there
(b) Enter the fighting to end the war.
(c) Avenge Patroclus and kill Hector.
(d) Avenge Patroclus and kill the Trojans.

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

5. Who is urging Paris to return to the battlefield?
(a) Helen and Hector.
(b) Hector.
(c) Helen.
(d) His mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Poulydamas suggest to Hector?

2. Who kills Adrestos?

3. Where is the eagle injured?

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

5. What prevents Diomedes from killing Glaukos?

(see the answer key)

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