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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Helen weaving when she is visited by a divine messenger?
(a) A red robe with scenes from the war.
(b) A blue robe with scenes from the war.
(c) A red wall hanging with scenes from the war.
(d) A blue wall hanging with scenes from the war.

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

3. Where does Hector find Paris after the Trojans are forced to retreat?
(a) In the dining room with Helen.
(b) In the gardens with Helen.
(c) In the stables with Helen.
(d) In his chambers with Helen.

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

5. After Agamemnon is stunned by Achilles' response to his offer, what does Diomedes says Achilles will do?
(a) Fight only for himself.
(b) Fight when the time comes.
(c) Fight if the Greeks force him to.
(d) Not fight for the Greeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Achilles' mother?

2. Who stops Achilles from killing Agamemnon?

3. Who intervenes to prevent the soldiers from deserting Agamemnon?

4. What prevents Diomedes from killing Glaukos?

5. What does Agamemnon sacrifice to Zeus in Book 2?

(see the answer key)

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