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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are Zeus, Hera, and Athena arguing about on Mount Olympus after the divine intervention in Paris' duel?
(a) They are arguing if Paris is a coward.
(b) They are agreeing not to interfere.
(c) They are arguing who won the war.
(d) They are arguing over the outcome of the duel.

2. Who intervenes to prevent the soldiers from deserting Agamemnon?
(a) Athena and Helen.
(b) Athena and Artemis.
(c) Athena and Hera.
(d) Hera and Artemis.

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

4. How does Helen entertain King Priam?
(a) She makes fun of the men fighting.
(b) She points out Greek warriors she remembers.
(c) She tells him stories of her life before Paris.
(d) She tells him jokes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What promise does Zeus get from Hera?

2. What prevents Diomedes from killing Glaukos?

3. After Zeus and Hera come to an agreement on Mount Olympus, who is sent to stir the men up to battle?

4. Who kills Adrestos?

5. Why is Zeus awake at night in the beginning of Book 2?

(see the answer key)

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