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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the priest that Achilles calls upon to see what must be done to appease Apollo?
(a) Chryses.
(b) Kalchas.
(c) Agamemnon.
(d) Aias.

2. 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 bringing the Trojans to war and being a coward.
(b) For bringing the Trojans to the point of war and his selfishness for stealing another man's wife.
(c) For being a coward for not standing up and accepting his challenge.
(d) For stealing another man's wife.

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

4. What does Zeus suggest to Agamemnon in a dream in order to trick him?
(a) That the Greeks will be victorious over the Trojans in the next batttle.
(b) That the Greeks will beat the Trojans in the war.
(c) That the Greeks will rescue Helen in the next battle.
(d) That the Greeks will gain lots of treaures from Troy.

5. What will Pandaros get if he follows the advice of Athena and causes more fighting?
(a) Great glory.
(b) A place among the kings and princes.
(c) Great honor.
(d) A place among the gods.

Short Answer Questions

1. What warning does Athena give Diomedes after she lifts the veil from his eyes?

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

3. What prevents Diomedes from killing Glaukos?

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

5. Who does Athena disguise herself as?

(see the answer key)

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