The Iliad Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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The Iliad Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Achilles send to get information on the war?
(a) Patroclus.
(b) No one.
(c) Phoenix.
(d) Nestor.

2. What are the two sides in the war?
(a) The Creteans and the Trojans.
(b) The Trojans and the Spartans.
(c) The Spartans and the Greeks.
(d) The Greeks and the Trojans.

3. Who helps Diomedes when he is injured by Pandaros?
(a) Athena.
(b) Apollo.
(c) Helena.
(d) Hera.

4. Who stops Achilles from killing Agamemnon?
(a) Aphrodite.
(b) Helena.
(c) Athena.
(d) Hera.

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 only for himself.
(c) Fight when the time comes.
(d) Not fight for the Greeks.

6. What will Pandaros get if he follows the advice of Athena and causes more fighting?
(a) Great glory.
(b) A place among the gods.
(c) Great honor.
(d) A place among the kings and princes.

7. What is the eagle carrying when it appears as a sign as the Trojans are trying to cross the ditch on foot?
(a) A lamb.
(b) A deer.
(c) A rabbit.
(d) A red snake.

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

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

10. After Zeus and Hera come to an agreement on Mount Olympus, who is sent to stir the men up to battle?
(a) Apollo.
(b) Ares.
(c) Athena.
(d) Poseidon.

11. What does Diomedes say to his companions?
(a) That they should back down because the gods want Helen to go back home.
(b) That they should back down because the gods will make the weather bad for fighting.
(c) That they should back down because the gods are assisting their enemies.
(d) That they should back down because the gods will curse them.

12. Nestor reminds the men that they have not accomplished what goal?
(a) Siezing the treasures of Troy.
(b) Conquering Troy.
(c) Bringing glory to their king.
(d) Reclaiming Helen.

13. What does Zeus forbid the other gods to do after he tells them his plan?
(a) From talking about his plans to the mortals on either side.
(b) From accepting sacrifices from the mortals on either side.
(c) From helping the mortals on either side.
(d) From visiting the mortals on either side.

14. What are Zeus, Hera, and Athena arguing about on Mount Olympus after the divine intervention in Paris' duel?
(a) They are arguing who won the war.
(b) They are arguing if Paris is a coward.
(c) They are agreeing not to interfere.
(d) They are arguing over the outcome of the duel.

15. Who decides the violence should end?
(a) Apollo and Athena.
(b) Ares and Athena.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Apollo and Ares.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is stolen from the Thracian camp when the Greek spies find the Thracian camp?

2. Which Greek man is chosen to fight Hector after Nestor shames them?

3. Where does Achilles watch the battle from?

4. How does Aphrodite flee the battle in Book 5?

5. Who goes and spies on the Trojan camp?

(see the answer keys)

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