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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Zeus and Hera come to an agreement on Mount Olympus, who is sent to stir the men up to battle?
(a) Ares.
(b) Athena.
(c) Apollo.
(d) Poseidon.

2. Why does Aphrodite flee the battle after she interferes to save her son, Aeneas?
(a) Her favorite warrior died.
(b) She got bored.
(c) Diomedes wounded her.
(d) Pandaros did not favor her.

3. What god or goddess helps the Trojans in Book 4?
(a) Apollo.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Hera.
(d) Athena.

4. What god or goddess helps the Greeks in Book 4?
(a) Hera.
(b) Athena.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Apollo.

5. Who does Achilles send to get information on the war?
(a) Patroclus.
(b) No one.
(c) Nestor.
(d) Phoenix.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Paris promise to Hector when Hector finds him after the Trojans retreat to the city?

2. What is stolen from the Thracian camp when the Greek spies find the Thracian camp?

3. Which goddess hates Troy?

4. Who was the mortal man responsible for the plague against the army?

5. Why does Hector chastise Paris when he finds Paris with the troops and not preparing to meet his challenger from the Greek army?

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