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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 25-28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the Greeks realize that Agamemnon was wrong to take Briseis from Achilles?
(a) The winds cease.
(b) Plagues kill their men.
(c) The water in the rivers turns to blood.
(d) Oracles report evil signs among the entrails of sacrifices.

2. What are Deidameia’s women famous for?
(a) Dancing.
(b) Singing.
(c) Poetry.
(d) Weaving.

3. Why can the fleet not sail to Troy, now that the forces are all together?
(a) Strong storms.
(b) Not enough ships.
(c) No wind.
(d) Evil omens.

4. What is the cause behind the fleet’s inability to sail to Troy?
(a) Apollo’s anger.
(b) Zeus’ anger.
(c) Artemis’ anger.
(d) Posiedon’s anger.

5. How does Agamemnon want to start his campaign against Troy?
(a) With a siege.
(b) With raiding.
(c) With negotiations.
(d) With battle in the plains of Troy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Achilles ask Patroclus to forgive him for?

2. What animal gives the Myrmidons their name?

3. What is Patroclus afraid of when Achilles’ father’s messengers come with trunks full of supplies?

4. How does Achilles placate Deidameia?

5. How does Achilles say he thinks of the Trojan warriors?

(see the answer key)

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