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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who goes and spies on the Greek camp?
(a) Dolon.
(b) Hector.
(c) Makatos.
(d) Nestor.

2. What is stolen from the Thracian camp when the Greek spies find the Thracian camp?
(a) The king's weapons.
(b) The king's famous horses.
(c) The king.
(d) The king's jewels.

3. What advice does Zeus let Athena give to the Greeks after she promises not to interfere?
(a) Give advice to the Greeks to retrieve Helen.
(b) Give advice to the Greeks on their retreat.
(c) Give advice to the Greeks to minimize their losses.
(d) Give advice to the Greeks to maximize their victory.

4. Why do the men gather down by their vessels at the end of Book 2?
(a) To stir up the war god.
(b) To go home.
(c) To get ready to fight.
(d) To prove their loyalty.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What god or goddess helps the Trojans in Book 4?

2. Why does Hector say he has to fight?

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

4. Who is the first man who offers to fight Hector when Hector challenges the Greeks to a duel so that the fighting can end??

5. Agamemnon's offer to Achilles is meant to do what?

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