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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the mortals end up fighting without the gods?
(a) The gods left the battle to keep things even.
(b) The gods had bigger problems.
(c) The gods got annoyed with the mortals.
(d) The gods didn't like all the fighting.

2. Where has Eurypylos been wounded
(a) Thigh.
(b) Shoulder.
(c) Chest.
(d) Arm.

3. Who calls Agamemnon greedy for profit and shameless?
(a) Aias.
(b) Odysseus.
(c) Achilles.
(d) Nestor.

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

5. What objects are sacrificed before the duel in Book 3 between Paris and his competition?
(a) Oxen.
(b) Geese.
(c) Sheep.
(d) Lambs.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Achilles' absence, who is the Greek's best warrior?

3. Who goes and spies on the Greek camp?

4. Where does Achilles watch the battle from?

5. What will Pandaros get if he follows the advice of Athena and causes more fighting?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Paris' selfishness manifest itself in Book 7?

2. Is Paris a weak character? Please support your answer with examples from the book.

3. At the end of Book 5, the gods withdraw from the fight. Why?

4. In Book 2, what do the Greek forces do to get help from the gods?

5. What is Thersites speaking about in Book 2?

6. Where does Achilles sit in sorrow, and what happens as a result?

7. In Book 3, why is Paris considered a coward?

8. What is Athena's warning to Diomedes in Book 5?

9. What do Odysseus and Diomedes do with the information they gain from the Trojan spy?

10. In the beginning of Book 10, what happens when the Trojan and Greek spies meet?

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