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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Paris decide to do to end the fighting?
(a) To give Helen back to the Greeks.
(b) To return all the possessions he took from the Greeks, along with some gifts.
(c) To give the Greeks gifts.
(d) To return all the possessions he took from the Greeks, including Helen.

2. How is Hector inspired in his plan to stop the fighting?
(a) Zeus sent it to him in a dream.
(b) Helenos told him of the gods' plan as a prophecy.
(c) Helenos told him of the gods' plan because he overheard the gods.
(d) Hector prayed about it and was told this was his answer.

3. Who does Helen sit next to when watching Paris taking part in the duel on the battlefield?
(a) King Ageneneis.
(b) King Agamemnon.
(c) King Priam.
(d) King Pyliam.

4. Who does King Priam blame for the war?
(a) Paris.
(b) The gods.
(c) The Greeks.
(d) Helen.

5. What are the two sides in the war?
(a) The Trojans and the Spartans.
(b) The Creteans and the Trojans.
(c) The Greeks and the Trojans.
(d) The Spartans and the Greeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Zeus, Hera, and Athena arguing about on Mount Olympus after the divine intervention in Paris' duel?

2. Why does Hector say he has to fight?

3. Why does Andromache not want Hector to go back to the battle?

4. Who opposes the speech which encourages the Greeks to fight after Agamemnon tells them to go home?

5. What will Pandaros get if he follows the advice of Athena and causes more fighting?

(see the answer key)

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