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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Hera's messenger to Achilles?
(a) Artemis.
(b) Iris.
(c) Athena.
(d) She goes herself.

2. Patroclus wears what that belongs to Achilles?
(a) His armor.
(b) His clothing.
(c) His crown.
(d) His helmet.

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

4. What does Zeus tell the divinities on Mount Olympus when he summons them after Achilles returns to the fighting?
(a) They can interfere any way they want.
(b) They may not interfere in the battle.
(c) They can interfere only when Achilles is fighting.
(d) They must remember to not disobey him.

5. What does Poulydamas suggest to Hector?
(a) That the men climb on their horses' backs to cross the ditch.
(b) That the men don't cross the ditch.
(c) That the men build a bridge to cross the ditch.
(d) That the men get off their horses to cross the ditch.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Athena disguise herself as?

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

3. What god or goddess helps the Trojans in Book 4?

4. Who's withdrawal weakens the Trojan army?

5. What goddess gives the horses a voice?

(see the answer key)

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