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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the fighting that occurs after the Greeks are driven to their ships by the Trojans, what inspires Menelaus to fight valiantly?
(a) The gods.
(b) The success of other men.
(c) The death of Hector.
(d) The ability to rescue Helen.

2. What emotion causes Agamemnon to have a change of heart towards Achilles?
(a) Humility over his army's losses.
(b) Humility towards the gods.
(c) A desire to win.
(d) A desire to get Helen back.

3. What is one of Achilles' possible destinies?
(a) He will not return home from fighting the Trojans, but his glory will be everlasting.
(b) He will return home from fighting the Trojans, and his glory will be everlasting.
(c) He will not come home from fighting the Trojans, and he will have no glory.
(d) He will come home from fighting the Trojans, and he will have no glory

4. Which goddess hates Troy?
(a) Artemis.
(b) Hera.
(c) Aphrodite.
(d) Athena.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What warning does Athena give Diomedes after she lifts the veil from his eyes?

2. Who joins forces with the Greeks to even the odds against Ares?

3. Who wins the armor of Achilles?

4. Who does Helen sit next to when watching Paris taking part in the duel on the battlefield?

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

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