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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who comes to grieve Patroclus' death with Achilles?
(a) His mother.
(b) His father .
(c) His brother.
(d) His friends.

4. What is stolen from the Thracian camp when the Greek spies find the Thracian camp?
(a) The king's famous horses.
(b) The king.
(c) The king's weapons.
(d) The king's jewels.

5. What instructions does Achilles give to his horses?
(a) To return him to the Greeks when he is done fighting.
(b) To run over any Trojans in his way.
(c) To prevent any Trojans from stopping him.
(d) To return him home when he is done fighting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Athena do to Achilles?

2. Who does Apollo disguise himself as in order to delay Achilles from fighting Hector?

3. What are the two sides in the war?

4. Agamemnon's offer to Achilles is meant to do what?

5. What weapon does Ajax carry?

(see the answer key)

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