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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which god or goddess protects Paris during the challenge that he issued to the Greeks on the battlefield?
(a) Apollo.
(b) Hera.
(c) Athena.
(d) Aphrodite.

2. Nestor reminds the men that they have not accomplished what goal?
(a) Bringing glory to their king.
(b) Conquering Troy.
(c) Reclaiming Helen.
(d) Siezing the treasures of Troy.

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

4. What does lifting the veil from Diomedes' eyes allow him to do?
(a) See the gods whenever he wants.
(b) See the gods during sacrifices.
(c) See the gods when they are helping the enemy.
(d) See the gods on Mount Olympus.

5. What is the challenge Paris issues to the Greeks on the battlefield?
(a) For any Greek warrior to steal Helen from him.
(b) For any Greek warrior to kill him with an arrow.
(c) For any Greek warrior to fight him in man-to-man combat.
(d) For the Greeks to reclaim Helen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What about Helen angers Aphrodite in Book 3?

2. Which goddess hates Troy?

3. Who helps Diomedes when he is injured by Pandaros?

4. Who answers Paris' challenge to the Greeks on the battlefield?

5. Why do the mortals end up fighting without the gods?

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