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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What promise does Zeus get from Hera?
(a) That she cannot protest if Zeus destroys a city where there is a temple to her.
(b) That she cannot protest if Zeus assures Helen's safety.
(c) That she cannot protest if Zeus destroys a city that holds men dear to her.
(d) That she cannot protest if Zeus helps the other side.

3. Who decides the violence should end?
(a) Ares and Athena.
(b) Apollo and Ares.
(c) Apollo and Athena.
(d) Zeus.

4. Who is the priest that Achilles calls upon to see what must be done to appease Apollo?
(a) Kalchas.
(b) Chryses.
(c) Aias.
(d) Agamemnon.

5. What prevents Diomedes from killing Glaukos?
(a) Their ancestors were friends.
(b) They realize they are on the same side.
(c) They realize they are relatives.
(d) The gods interfere.

Short Answer Questions

1. Agamemnon is confident that what?

2. After Agamemnon is stunned by Achilles' response to his offer, what does Diomedes says Achilles will do?

3. How do Diomedes and Glaukos seal their friendship?

4. Where did Hector's wife go to see if she can find him?

5. Who recommends that both sides take a break from the war to bury their dead?

(see the answer key)

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