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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Poulydamas suggest to Hector?
(a) That the men climb on their horses' backs to cross the ditch.
(b) That the men don't cross the ditch.
(c) That the men get off their horses to cross the ditch.
(d) That the men build a bridge to cross the ditch.

2. Who does Zeus send down to the Greeks to stir up the battle?
(a) Lust.
(b) Ares.
(c) Athena.
(d) Hate.

3. What weapon does Ajax carry?
(a) A large stone.
(b) A bow and arrow.
(c) A long sword.
(d) A long spear.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who's withdrawal weakens the Trojan army?

2. Who does Athena appear to Hector disguised as?

3. Who does Athena disguise herself as?

4. Why does Aphrodite flee the battle after she interferes to save her son, Aeneas?

5. Who accompanies Chryseis back home?

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