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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What god or goddess helps the Greeks in Book 4?
(a) Hera.
(b) Athena.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Apollo.

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

3. Why does Agamemnon tell the soldiers that they should give up and go home?
(a) He wants them all to go home.
(b) He is telling them his dream.
(c) He want. to see who really wants to fight.
(d) He is testing their loyalty.

4. What promise does Zeus get from Hera?
(a) That she cannot protest if Zeus destroys a city where there is a temple to her.
(b) That she cannot protest if Zeus destroys a city that holds men dear to her.
(c) That she cannot protest if Zeus helps the other side.
(d) That she cannot protest if Zeus assures Helen's safety.

5. What objects are sacrificed before the duel in Book 3 between Paris and his competition?
(a) Sheep.
(b) Lambs.
(c) Oxen.
(d) Geese.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the wise leader from Pylos who tries to stop Achilles and Agamemnon from arguing?

2. Who does Thetis appeal to in order to regain honor to Achilles?

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

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

5. Why does Hector chastise Paris when he finds Paris with the troops and not preparing to meet his challenger from the Greek army?

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