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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who tells the gods about Zeus' plan?
(a) Aphrodite.
(b) Hera.
(c) Athena.
(d) Helen.

2. What does Agamemnon sacrifice to Zeus in Book 2?
(a) A fat cow.
(b) A fat ox.
(c) A fat pig.
(d) A fat sheep.

3. What does Athena do to help the Greek spies after they steal from the Thracian camp?
(a) Gives the two men a warning that they should leave the fighting so they aren't killed.
(b) Gives a warning to the two men to leave the Thacrian camp so they aren't killed.
(c) Gives a warning to the two men to leave the Thacrian camp so they aren't captured.
(d) Nothing, she is forbidden to do anything by Zeuss

4. After Zeus and Hera come to an agreement on Mount Olympus, who is sent to stir the men up to battle?
(a) Ares.
(b) Apollo.
(c) Athena.
(d) Poseidon.

5. Why do the men gather down by their vessels at the end of Book 2?
(a) To get ready to fight.
(b) To prove their loyalty.
(c) To stir up the war god.
(d) To go home.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hector do when the Trojans are forced to retreat?

2. Who is the priest that Achilles calls upon to see what must be done to appease Apollo?

3. Who does Helen sit next to when watching Paris taking part in the duel on the battlefield?

4. What is one of Achilles' possible destinies?

5. Who is Zeus' wife?

(see the answer key)

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