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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) Paris.
(b) The Trojans.
(c) The Greeks.
(d) Menelaus.

2. Who is the wise leader from Pylos who tries to stop Achilles and Agamemnon from arguing?
(a) Pylosies.
(b) Darius.
(c) Nestor.
(d) Nathan.

3. Achilles tells Patroclus that he is not fighting because of what?
(a) Agamemnon's actions in the matter of Briseis.
(b) He does not want to die.
(c) The prophecy Kalchas made.
(d) The prophecy his mother told him.

4. How do Diomedes and Glaukos seal their friendship?
(a) By trading armor.
(b) By trading horses.
(c) By trading swords.
(d) By praying together to the gods.

5. Which Greek man is chosen to fight Hector after Nestor shames them?
(a) Odysseus.
(b) Agamemnon.
(c) Ajax.
(d) Diomedes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which goddess hates Troy?

2. Where does Hector find Paris after the Trojans are forced to retreat?

3. Where is the eagle injured?

4. Why is Zeus awake at night in the beginning of Book 2?

5. Where do the Greeks retreat to?

(see the answer key)

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