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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What advice does Zeus let Athena give to the Greeks after she promises not to interfere?
(a) Give advice to the Greeks to maximize their victory.
(b) Give advice to the Greeks to retrieve Helen.
(c) Give advice to the Greeks to minimize their losses.
(d) Give advice to the Greeks on their retreat.

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

3. Who does Zeus send down to the Greeks to stir up the battle?
(a) Athena.
(b) Ares.
(c) Lust.
(d) Hate.

4. What will Pandaros get if he follows the advice of Athena and causes more fighting?
(a) Great glory.
(b) A place among the kings and princes.
(c) A place among the gods.
(d) Great honor.

5. What warning does Athena give Diomedes after she lifts the veil from his eyes?
(a) Not to do battle with the immortals.
(b) Not to anger the gods.
(c) Not to talk to the gods.
(d) Not to interfere with the gods.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Zeus send as a sign that he has heard Agamemnon when Hector is on the verge of burning the Greek ships?

2. Nestor reminds the men that they have not accomplished what goal?

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

4. What is listed in Book 2?

5. Why do the men gather down by their vessels at the end of Book 2?

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