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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Poseidon disguise himself as when he appears to the Greeks after Zeus has taken his eyes off the battlefield?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Agamemnon.
(c) Achilles.
(d) Kalchas.

3. What is Thetis?
(a) Mortal.
(b) Goddess.
(c) Sea nymph.
(d) Demi-goddess.

4. Who does Helen sit next to when watching Paris taking part in the duel on the battlefield?
(a) King Pyliam.
(b) King Agamemnon.
(c) King Ageneneis.
(d) King Priam.

5. After Agamemnon is stunned by Achilles' response to his offer, what does Diomedes says Achilles will do?
(a) Fight if the Greeks force him to.
(b) Fight when the time comes.
(c) Not fight for the Greeks.
(d) Fight only for himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who speaks to the Greek soldiers to convince them to stay and fight when Agamemnon is telling them to go home?

2. What is listed in Book 2?

3. Why does Poseidon interfere again?

4. Patroclus wears what that belongs to Achilles?

5. What is the challenge Paris issues to the Greeks on the battlefield?

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