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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Hector pray to for his son to be a great ruler?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Athena.
(c) Apollo.
(d) Ares.

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. Which goddess hates Troy?
(a) Aphrodite.
(b) Hera.
(c) Athena.
(d) Artemis.

4. According to Zeus, who wins the duel between Paris and his Greek competitor on the battlefield?
(a) Paris.
(b) The Greeks.
(c) Menelaus.
(d) The Trojans.

5. How is Hector inspired in his plan to stop the fighting?
(a) Helenos told him of the gods' plan because he overheard the gods.
(b) Helenos told him of the gods' plan as a prophecy.
(c) Hector prayed about it and was told this was his answer.
(d) Zeus sent it to him in a dream.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who prophesies that the Greeks will win the war against the Trojans in ten years?

2. Who is Ares?

3. What prevents Diomedes from killing Glaukos?

4. In Achilles' absence, who is the Greek's best warrior?

5. Who does Athena disguise herself as?

(see the answer key)

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