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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Agamemnon sacrifice to Zeus in Book 2?
(a) A fat sheep.
(b) A fat cow.
(c) A fat pig.
(d) A fat ox.

2. What do the Greek spies do with the Trojan spy's information?
(a) Go back to their camp and make a plan
(b) Find the Thacrian camp and take prisoners to get more information
(c) Find the Thacrian camp and kill everyone they can
(d) Go back to their camp and do nothing

3. What frightens Hector's son?
(a) His sword.
(b) The plume on his helmet.
(c) The sounds of battle.
(d) The noise of his armor.

4. What is the response of the god to Hera's request for him to help the Greeks?
(a) No, he doesn't like the Greeks.
(b) No, he doesn't want to help Hera.
(c) No, he isn't interested.
(d) No, he will not disobey Zeus.

5. What is stolen from the Thracian camp when the Greek spies find the Thracian camp?
(a) The king's jewels.
(b) The king.
(c) The king's weapons.
(d) The king's famous horses.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the men gather down by their vessels at the end of Book 2?

2. What is the eagle carrying when it appears as a sign as the Trojans are trying to cross the ditch on foot?

3. Patroclus wears what that belongs to Achilles?

4. How does Helen entertain King Priam?

5. Who prophesies that the Greeks will win the war against the Trojans in ten years?

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