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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Hector do when the Trojans are forced to retreat?
(a) Goes into the city and gives a speech to the elders and women.
(b) Goes into the city and asks the elders and women to sacrifice to the gods.
(c) Goes into the city and asks the elders and women to evacuate.
(d) Goes into the city and asks the elders and women to pray to the gods.

3. What does Paris decide to do to end the fighting?
(a) To return all the possessions he took from the Greeks, including Helen.
(b) To give Helen back to the Greeks.
(c) To give the Greeks gifts.
(d) To return all the possessions he took from the Greeks, along with some gifts.

4. What god or goddess helps the Trojans in Book 4?
(a) Athena.
(b) Apollo.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Hera.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who speaks to the Greek soldiers to convince them to stay and fight when Agamemnon is telling them to go home?

2. Who opposes the speech which encourages the Greeks to fight after Agamemnon tells them to go home?

3. Who does Hector pray to for his son to be a great ruler?

4. Who is urging Paris to return to the battlefield?

5. After Zeus and Hera come to an agreement on Mount Olympus, who is sent to stir the men up to battle?

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