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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Poseidon appears to whom in order to inspire him to lead his men onto the battlefield, but stay out of range of arrows so as not to be wounded further?
(a) Hector.
(b) Ajax.
(c) Paris.
(d) Agamemnon.

2. Who saves Hector from being killed?
(a) Hera.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Apollo.
(d) Athena.

3. What does Xanthos promise Achilles?
(a) To fight with strength.
(b) To keep him safe this time.
(c) To always stand by his side.
(d) To return him to the Greeks.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What objects are sacrificed before the duel in Book 3 between Paris and his competition?

2. The book opens during what year of the Trojan War?

3. Who demands that the Trojans concede victory to the Greeks and return Helen?

4. Which god or goddess protects Paris during the challenge that he issued to the Greeks on the battlefield?

5. Nestor reminds the men that they have not accomplished what goal?

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