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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Zeus take his eyes off the battlefield after the Trojans have driven the Greeks to their ships?
(a) He has other places to be concerned about.
(b) Because he thinks no one will disobey him.
(c) Hera and Athena pursuade him to leave the battle alone.
(d) He is no longer concerned about the battle.

2. Which Greek man is chosen to fight Hector after Nestor shames them?
(a) Ajax.
(b) Odysseus.
(c) Diomedes.
(d) Agamemnon.

3. Aphrodite anoints Hectors corpse with what?
(a) Lavender immortal oil.
(b) Olive immortal oil.
(c) Poppy immortal oil.
(d) Rose immortal oil.

4. What does Hera do to Poseidon?
(a) Asks him to keep interfering.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Puts him into a deep sleep.
(d) Tells him she is going to tell Zeus of his disobedience.

5. Where has Eurypylos been wounded
(a) Shoulder.
(b) Thigh.
(c) Arm.
(d) Chest.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Helen challenge Paris to do?

2. Achilles tells Patroclus that he is not fighting because of what?

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

4. Who goes and spies on the Trojan camp?

5. Who does Poseidon disguise himself as when he appears to the Greeks after Zeus has taken his eyes off the battlefield?

(see the answer key)

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