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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hera do to Poseidon?
(a) Puts him into a deep sleep.
(b) Tells him she is going to tell Zeus of his disobedience.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Asks him to keep interfering.

2. What does Patroclus do for the wound of Eurypylos?
(a) Washes it, stops the flow of blood, and gives bitter root to ease the pain.
(b) Washes it, gives bitter root to ease the pain, and bandages it.
(c) Washes it, stops the flow of blood, and bandages it.
(d) Washes it, stops the flow of blood, gives bitter root to ease the pain, and bandages it.

3. Which god does Hera ask to help the Greeks when she sees the Greeks are overwhelmed?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Poseidon.
(c) Apollo.
(d) Ares.

4. Why does Hector chastise Paris when he finds Paris with the troops and not preparing to meet his challenger from the Greek army?
(a) For being a coward for not standing up and accepting his challenge.
(b) For stealing another man's wife.
(c) For bringing the Trojans to the point of war and his selfishness for stealing another man's wife.
(d) For bringing the Trojans to war and being a coward.

5. Who's withdrawal weakens the Trojan army?
(a) Hector.
(b) Paris.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Poseidon.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Zeus sends the goddess of Hate down to the Greeks, what does he send Iris to tell Hector?

2. Poseidon appears to whom in order to inspire him to lead his men onto the battlefield, but stay out of range of arrows so as not to be wounded further?

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

4. Which god or goddess protects Paris during the challenge that he issued to the Greeks on the battlefield?

5. How does Helen entertain King Priam?

(see the answer key)

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