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Which god gave Cassandra the power of prophecy before cursing her so that no one would ever believe her?
A. Zeus B. Apollo C. Hermes D. Ares
B. Apollo
When Poseidon secretly came to help the Greeks, what disguise did he use?
A. A flying eagle B. The prophet Calchas C. A mighty and truly terrifying green sea monster rising from the ocean deep. D. The warrior Achilles
B. The prophet Calchas
What was the specific name given to the brave soldiers who followed Achilles into battle?
A. The Myrmidons B. The Spartans C. The Amazons D. The Thessalians
A. The Myrmidons
Before Hector delivered the final blow to Patroclus, which god struck Patroclus on the head and caused him to drop his weapons?
A. Zeus B. Ares C. Hermes D. Apollo
D. Apollo
Before Paris traveled to Sparta and met Helen, who was his first wife?
A. Oenone, a river nymph B. Cassandra, the beautiful princess of Troy C. Briseis, a Trojan maiden D. Thetis, a sea nymph
A. Oenone, a river nymph
Before the soothsayer Calchas explained the cause of Apollo's plague, what did he ask Achilles to do?
A. Sacrifice a highly prized and extremely rare white bull to the sun god Apollo. B. Give him a large reward of gold. C. Return Briseis to her father. D. Swear to protect him from Agamemnon's anger.
D. Swear to protect him from Agamemnon's anger.
Which Trojan ally broke the truce by shooting an arrow at Menelaus, after being persuaded by Athena?
A. Aeneas B. Hector C. Pandarus D. Sinon
C. Pandarus
According to the prophecy given by his mother Thetis, what were the two possible fates for Achilles?
A. He could either become the glorious King of Troy or die as a poor, unknown shepherd. B. Die young with eternal fame, or live a long, forgotten life. C. Marry Helen or die in battle. D. Defeat Hector and live forever.
B. Die young with eternal fame, or live a long, forgotten life.
Before Helen married Menelaus, what did her father make all of her other suitors pledge to do?
A. Provide ships for Sparta. B. Pay a heavy tax of gold. C. Respect her choice and defend her marriage. D. Never speak to Helen again for the rest of their natural lives.
C. Respect her choice and defend her marriage.
Which god escorted King Priam safely through the Greek camp so he could beg Achilles for Hector's body?
A. Apollo B. Poseidon C. Hermes D. Ares
C. Hermes
Where did Thetis hide the young Achilles to prevent him from joining the Trojan War?
A. Deep inside a dark and highly secret cave on the high slopes of Mount Ida. B. In the underworld near the river Styx. C. In the great temple of Apollo. D. On the island of Scyros among the king's daughters.
D. On the island of Scyros among the king's daughters.
How did the warrior Palamedes prove that Odysseus was not actually insane?
A. He threatened to burn all of Odysseus's wooden ships to ashes. B. He placed Odysseus's infant son in front of his plow. C. He challenged him to a sword fight. D. He offered him a large chest of gold.
B. He placed Odysseus's infant son in front of his plow.
What was the name of the girl that Agamemnon refused to return to her father, the priest of Apollo?
A. Briseis B. Cassandra C. Chryseis D. Oenone
C. Chryseis
Who was Penthesilea, the warrior that Achilles fought and mortally wounded after Hector's death?
A. The brave queen of the Amazons B. A beautiful and highly skilled Trojan princess who was secretly fighting in the war. C. A goddess disguised as a soldier D. The wife of Aeneas
A. The brave queen of the Amazons
How did Achilles' immortal horses react when they realized Patroclus was dead?
A. They panicked and ran wildly all the way back to the safety of the Greek ships. B. They stood still with drooping heads and wept tears. C. They violently attacked Hector. D. They galloped into the sea.
B. They stood still with drooping heads and wept tears.