Helen of Troy: The Gods Take Sides

When the 12 days of feasting were over, Thetis begged Zeus to let which army prevail in battle?

• Trojans

• Greeks

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What was the dream sent to Agamemnon?

• Helen would die in the battle with Achilles.

• The wisest of men, Nestor, told Agamemnon to forget about Achilles and seize the city of Troy.

• Start a fire to scatter the Trojans and seize the city.

• The long was was coming to an end, and Agamemnon would be victorious.

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Who led the Trojan army?

• King Priam

• Aphrodite

• Paris

• Hector

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How did Agamemnon know his dream had been a false one?

• Nestor came to him again and told him.

• The men in his army had a different dream.

• The Greeks were forced back to the shore and several ships were set aflame.

• Agamemnon felt angry and defeated.

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Which two goddesses had pity on the Greeks and wanted to help them?

• Athena and Hera

• Aphrodite and Hera

• Eris and Hera

• Hecuba & Helen

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Achilles was angry because Agamemnon took Briseis. Agamemnon wanted to make peace with Achilles by offering him what?

• A glorious palace to live in

• An entire army

• Gold, silver, and armor

• Treasure, cities, and one of Agamemnon's daughters to marry

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How did Achilles respond to Agamemnon's offer of gifts?

• Achilles was unmoved and refused to accept.

• Achilles agreed to marry Agamemnon's daughter.

• Achilles accepted all of Agamemnon's gifts.

• Achilles laughed in Agamemnon's face.

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Who asked Achilles if he could wear his armor to inspire fear among the Trojans?

• Ulysses

• Athena

• Patroclus

• Helen

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Achilles granted Patroclus's request to wear his armor and lead the army to battle, but asked him to remember what important thing?

• Patroclus had Achilles's armor, but not his skill.

• Patroclus could not ride in his chariot.

• Patroclus was only to fight for one hour.

• Patroclus was not allowed to show his face.

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What caused Patroclus to forgot the command that Achilles had laid upon him?

• A bird flying in the air distracted him.

• The army was shouting loudly.

• Patroclus's heart was set upon slaying Hector.

• Achilles joined the battle.

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