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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Hector say he has to fight?
(a) He needs to be a leader.
(b) He is good at fighting.
(c) It is his responsibility.
(d) It is destined by the gods.

2. Why do the mortals end up fighting without the gods?
(a) The gods had bigger problems.
(b) The gods left the battle to keep things even.
(c) The gods didn't like all the fighting.
(d) The gods got annoyed with the mortals.

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

4. Who is the wise leader from Pylos who tries to stop Achilles and Agamemnon from arguing?
(a) Darius.
(b) Nathan.
(c) Pylosies.
(d) Nestor.

5. Who opposes the speech which encourages the Greeks to fight after Agamemnon tells them to go home?
(a) Thersites.
(b) Phyrous.
(c) Hera.
(d) Nestor.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Helen weaving when she is visited by a divine messenger?

3. What is the challenge Paris issues to the Greeks on the battlefield?

4. Who kills Adrestos?

5. Who joins forces with the Greeks to even the odds against Ares?

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