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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Hector find Paris after the Trojans are forced to retreat?
(a) In his chambers with Helen.
(b) In the stables with Helen.
(c) In the gardens with Helen.
(d) In the dining room with Helen.

2. Who is Achilles' mother?
(a) Helen.
(b) Thetis.
(c) Thallia.
(d) Hera.

3. Who opposes the speech which encourages the Greeks to fight after Agamemnon tells them to go home?
(a) Phyrous.
(b) Thersites.
(c) Nestor.
(d) Hera.

4. What prevents Diomedes from killing Glaukos?
(a) The gods interfere.
(b) They realize they are on the same side.
(c) Their ancestors were friends.
(d) They realize they are relatives.

5. What promise does Zeus get from Hera?
(a) That she cannot protest if Zeus destroys a city where there is a temple to her.
(b) That she cannot protest if Zeus assures Helen's safety.
(c) That she cannot protest if Zeus destroys a city that holds men dear to her.
(d) That she cannot protest if Zeus helps the other side.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who demands that the Trojans concede victory to the Greeks and return Helen?

2. What warning does Athena give Diomedes after she lifts the veil from his eyes?

3. What objects are sacrificed before the duel in Book 3 between Paris and his competition?

4. What about Helen angers Aphrodite in Book 3?

5. Which goddess hates Troy?

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