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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 bringing the Trojans to the point of war and his selfishness for stealing another man's wife.
(c) For bringing the Trojans to war and being a coward.
(d) For stealing another man's wife.

2. Where does Hector find Paris after the Trojans are forced to retreat?
(a) In the gardens with Helen.
(b) In his chambers with Helen.
(c) In the dining room with Helen.
(d) In the stables with Helen.

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

4. After Agamemnon offers gifts in repentance to Achilles, where does Achilles tell Agamemnon their attention should be?
(a) On winning the war.
(b) On not losing the war.
(c) On recoving Helen.
(d) On killing the Trojans.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Helen sit next to when watching Paris taking part in the duel on the battlefield?

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

3. Who comes to grieve Patroclus' death with Achilles?

4. Which god or goddess do the Greek spies make an offering to after returning safely to the Greek camp?

5. According to Zeus, who wins the duel between Paris and his Greek competitor on the battlefield?

(see the answer key)

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