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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. Who is Aphrodite's mother?
(a) Hera.
(b) Dione.
(c) Athena.
(d) A mortal.

2. Who goes and spies on the Greek camp?
(a) Nestor.
(b) Dolon.
(c) Makatos.
(d) Hector.

3. Which god or goddess protects Paris during the challenge that he issued to the Greeks on the battlefield?
(a) Aphrodite.
(b) Apollo.
(c) Hera.
(d) Athena.

4. What warning does Athena give Diomedes after she lifts the veil from his eyes?
(a) Not to anger the gods.
(b) Not to do battle with the immortals.
(c) Not to interfere with the gods.
(d) Not to talk to the gods.

5. Why does Hector say he has to fight?
(a) It is destined by the gods.
(b) It is his responsibility.
(c) He needs to be a leader.
(d) He is good at fighting.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Diomedes allowed to do to Aphrodite if necessary?

3. What prevents Diomedes from killing Glaukos?

4. What god or goddess helps the Greeks in Book 4?

5. Who does Achilles send to get information on the war?

Short Essay Questions

1. At the beginning of Book 1, what are we told the story will be about?

2. What are Achilles' two possible destinies according to his mother?

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

4. After the Trojans retreat to the city, why does Hector ask for sacrifices to the gods?

5. In Book 3, what is one emotion that Helen might be feeling, and why?

6. In Book 2, was Zeus' plan for Agamemnon successful?

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

8. Why does Zeus want in return for Hera's interfering in the war?

9. Who does Nestor blame for the Greek's current state of affairs, and what is his suggestion?

10. Why is there a listing of soldiers and ships at the end of Book 2?

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