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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Zeus sends the goddess of Hate down to the Greeks, what does he send Iris to tell Hector?
(a) To pull back until Agamemnon asks to talk to Hector.
(b) To pull back until the morning.
(c) To pull back until Agamemnon is wounded.
(d) To pull back until Agamemnon is dead.

2. Who does Achilles send to get information on the war?
(a) Phoenix.
(b) No one.
(c) Nestor.
(d) Patroclus.

3. Who recommends that both sides take a break from the war to bury their dead?
(a) Hector.
(b) Paris.
(c) Agamemnon.
(d) Nestor.

4. Who decides the violence should end?
(a) Apollo and Ares.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Ares and Athena.
(d) Apollo and Athena.

5. After Patroclus is sent to the fighting by Achilles, Achilles asks what of Zeus?
(a) For no more Greek ships to be burned.
(b) For the Greeks' success and safety.
(c) For Patroclus to be unharmed.
(d) For Patroclus' success and safety.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who saves Hector from being killed?

2. How is Hector inspired in his plan to stop the fighting?

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

4. Where is the eagle injured?

5. Where has Eurypylos been wounded

(see the answer key)

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