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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Zeus send as a sign that he has heard Agamemnon when Hector is on the verge of burning the Greek ships?
(a) An eagle carrying an olive branch.
(b) An eagle carrying a deer.
(c) An eagle carrying an ox.
(d) An eagle carrying a lamb.

3. Who kills Adrestos?
(a) Agamemnon.
(b) Adrestos doesn't die.
(c) Odysseus.
(d) Menelaus.

4. Who suggests that Odysseus, Diomedes, and Agamemnon go to the battlefield to be seen and not fight?
(a) Nestor .
(b) Odysseus.
(c) Agamemnon.
(d) Diomedes.

5. Where does Achilles watch the battle from?
(a) A hilltop.
(b) His ship.
(c) The city walls.
(d) The back of the army.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which Greek man's death is foretold by Zeus to Hera?

2. Poseidon appears to whom in order to inspire him to lead his men onto the battlefield, but stay out of range of arrows so as not to be wounded further?

3. Why does Hector say he has to fight?

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

5. Where does Hector find Paris after the Trojans are forced to retreat?

(see the answer key)

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