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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the response of the god to Hera's request for him to help the Greeks?
(a) No, he isn't interested.
(b) No, he will not disobey Zeus.
(c) No, he doesn't like the Greeks.
(d) No, he doesn't want to help Hera.

2. Nestor reminds the men that they have not accomplished what goal?
(a) Siezing the treasures of Troy.
(b) Bringing glory to their king.
(c) Reclaiming Helen.
(d) Conquering Troy.

3. Why does Zeus take his eyes off the battlefield after the Trojans have driven the Greeks to their ships?
(a) Hera and Athena pursuade him to leave the battle alone.
(b) Because he thinks no one will disobey him.
(c) He is no longer concerned about the battle.
(d) He has other places to be concerned about.

4. Who is Aphrodite's mother?
(a) Dione.
(b) A mortal.
(c) Hera.
(d) Athena.

5. Who was the mortal man responsible for the plague against the army?
(a) Chratheus.
(b) Agamemnon.
(c) Odysseus.
(d) Achilles.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which god does Hera ask to help the Greeks when she sees the Greeks are overwhelmed?

2. Why does Andromache not want Hector to go back to the battle?

3. Who is the priest that Achilles calls upon to see what must be done to appease Apollo?

4. What is Helen weaving when she is visited by a divine messenger?

5. What does Athena do to help the Greek spies after they steal from the Thracian camp?

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