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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 the dining room with Helen.
(b) In his chambers with Helen.
(c) In the stables with Helen.
(d) In the gardens with Helen.

2. Which god or goddess protects Paris during the challenge that he issued to the Greeks on the battlefield?
(a) Apollo.
(b) Aphrodite.
(c) Hera.
(d) Athena.

3. Why do the mortals end up fighting without the gods?
(a) The gods got annoyed with the mortals.
(b) The gods left the battle to keep things even.
(c) The gods didn't like all the fighting.
(d) The gods had bigger problems.

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

5. What is Helen weaving when she is visited by a divine messenger?
(a) A red wall hanging with scenes from the war.
(b) A blue robe with scenes from the war.
(c) A blue wall hanging with scenes from the war.
(d) A red robe with scenes from the war.

Short Answer Questions

1. The book opens during what year of the Trojan War?

2. What promise does Zeus get from Hera?

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

4. Agamemnon is confident that what?

5. Why does Hector chastise Paris when he finds Paris with the troops and not preparing to meet his challenger from the Greek army?

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