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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Pandaros do to Menelaus in order to break the truce between the Greeks and the Trojans?
(a) Shoot an arrow at Menelaus.
(b) Stab Menelaus with a spear.
(c) Stab Menelaus with a sword.
(d) Run down Menelaus with a horse.

4. What does lifting the veil from Diomedes' eyes allow him to do?
(a) See the gods whenever he wants.
(b) See the gods during sacrifices.
(c) See the gods when they are helping the enemy.
(d) See the gods on Mount Olympus.

5. What frightens Hector's son?
(a) His sword.
(b) The plume on his helmet.
(c) The sounds of battle.
(d) The noise of his armor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Achilles keep from Patroclus?

2. What promise does Zeus get from Hera?

3. What emotion causes Agamemnon to have a change of heart towards Achilles?

4. Before Pandaros' actions cause more fighting, what are the Greeks and Trojans close to doing?

5. Who are the two beautiful women that are captured as war prizes?

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